Optimising volumetric arc radiotherapy for dental rehabilitation in oropharynx cancer – A retrospective dosimetry review and feasibility planning study

Squamous cell carcinomas (SCC) of the oropharynx are potentially curable cancers with surgery, radiotherapy, chemoradiotherapy or a combination of the same [1]. Three year survival rates up to 82% are reported, and are best in Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) related disease [2], meaning that survivorship issues are now increasingly important. In a UK head and neck cancer follow up clinic almost 30% of patients complained of ongoing dental issues relating to pain as well as poor functional dental consequences, reported by both dentate and edentulous patients [3].
Source: Oral Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Source Type: research