Less radiation, fewer side effects: new approach for head and neck cancer
NCT ID NCT02528955
First seen Mar 20, 2026 · Last updated May 19, 2026 · Updated 8 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 people with head and neck cancer. About 200 patients with certain tumor stages took part. The goal was to keep cancer control high while making treatment easier to tolerate.
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Dept. of Radiooncology, University Hospital
Erlangen, 91054, Germany
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