The Role of Split-course Hypofractionated Palliative Radiotherapy in Head and Neck Cancer

KANCHERLA, K.; Oksuz, Didem; PRESTWICH, R.; FOSKER, C.; DYKER, K.; COYLE, C.; SEN, M.

doi:10.1016/j.clon.2010.09.006

The Role of Split-course Hypofractionated Palliative Radiotherapy in Head and Neck Cancer

KANCHERLA K. N., Oksuz D., PRESTWICH R. J. D., FOSKER C., DYKER K. E., COYLE C. C., ...More

CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, vol.23, no.2, pp.141-148, 2011 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 23 Issue: 2
Publication Date: 2011
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.clon.2010.09.006
Journal Name: CLINICAL ONCOLOGY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.141-148
Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Aims: A significant proportion of patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma are unsuitable for radical treatment due to factors including tumour stage, performance status and co-morbidity. Palliative radiotherapy has a useful role in the control of local symptoms. This study documented the outcome with split-course hypofractionated radiotherapy.