Lowering radiation after head and neck cancer surgery
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This study tests whether giving a lower dose of radiation after surgery for head and neck cancer is as safe and effective as the standard dose. It aims to reduce side effects while still preventing the cancer from coming back.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a type of head and neck cancer (squamous cell carcinoma) in the mouth, voice box, or throat.
- You had surgery to remove the tumor and lymph nodes in your neck.
- You are scheduled to get radiation (with or without chemotherapy) after surgery.
- Your cancer has not spread to other parts of the body (no distant metastases).
- You are 18 or older and your general health is fairly good (ECOG score 0-2).
- You have not had radiation or chemotherapy to the head and neck area before.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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