AI shrinks radiation target, spares healthy tissue in head and neck cancer

NCT ID NCT03953976

First seen Feb 22, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 9 times

Summary

This study tested a new way to give radiation for head and neck cancer. Instead of treating the whole neck, doctors used artificial intelligence to focus radiation only on the cancer spots. 67 patients took part to see if this approach could control the disease while causing fewer side effects.

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Locations

  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center - Dallas

    Dallas, Texas, 75390, United States

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