Reducing side effects with non-coplanar radiation for mouth and throat cancer
Part of Cancer, Ear, nose & throat, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special radiation technique (non-coplanar beam arrangement) can reduce side effects compared to standard radiation methods for people with oral cavity or oropharynx cancer that hasn't spread. It is for those getting curative radiation to both sides of the neck, with or without chemotherapy.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity or oropharynx that hasn't spread and hasn't been surgically removed.
- You are scheduled to receive radiation therapy to both sides of the neck, with or without chemotherapy.
- You are able to come to follow-up visits and complete quality of life questionnaires and saliva tests.
- You have mild or no dry mouth before starting the study.
- You have a performance status of 0, 1, or 2 (can do daily activities with little or no help).
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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