Fast versus standard radiation after head and neck cancer surgery
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This trial compares two different radiation schedules after surgery for head and neck cancer. One schedule delivers radiation faster over fewer weeks, while the other uses the standard approach. The study tests whether the faster schedule works just as well while potentially reducing side effects.
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Who can take part
- You had surgery to remove a squamous cell carcinoma (a common type of cancer) from your mouth, throat, or voice box
- Your cancer had at least one intermediate risk feature: cancer cells in lymph nodes, spread along nerves, spread through blood vessels, or surgery cut very close to cancer
- You are between 18 and 80 years old
- You are healthy enough for treatment (minimal limitations in daily activities)
- You can commit to long-term follow-up visits and monitoring
- You have not had radiation therapy to your head or neck 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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