Less radiation, same cancer control? new study offers hope for head and neck patients

NCT ID NCT02528955

First seen Mar 20, 2026 · Last updated May 11, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study tested whether a lower dose of radiation after surgery could reduce long-term side effects like dry mouth and swallowing problems in head and neck cancer patients. 200 adults with certain stages of oral, throat, or voice box cancer took part. The goal was to see if the gentler plan still kept cancer from coming back while improving quality of life.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dept. of Radiooncology, University Hospital

    Erlangen, 91054, Germany

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