Predicting side effects after radiation for advanced head and neck cancer
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This study looks at patients with advanced head and neck cancer who had surgery (with flap reconstruction) and then radiation, with or without chemo. It aims to find what might predict severe side effects or flap failure, which could help tailor future treatments.
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Who can take part
- You have a type of head and neck cancer called squamous cell carcinoma that is locally advanced (spread to nearby tissues or lymph nodes).
- You had surgery to remove the cancer, and a flap (tissue moved from another part of your body) was used to help rebuild the area.
- After surgery, you received or will receive radiation therapy (with or without chemo) as part of your treatment.
- You have not had radiation therapy to the head or neck before.
- You are not participating in this trial if your cancer has returned after initial treatment, or if it has spread to distant organs.
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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