IMRT/VMAT for malignancies in the head-and-neck region : Outcome in patients aged 80.

Publication

IMRT/VMAT for malignancies in the head-and-neck region : Outcome in patients aged 80.

Journal Paper/Review - Jun 15, 2016

Brown Michelle L, Glanzmann Christoph, Huber Gerhard, Bredell Marius, Rordorf Tamara, Studer Gabriela

Citation

Brown M, Glanzmann C, Huber G, Bredell M, Rordorf T, Studer G. IMRT/VMAT for malignancies in the head-and-neck region : Outcome in patients aged 80. Strahlenther Onkol 2016; 192:526-36.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (English)

Journal

Strahlenther Onkol 2016; 192

Publication Date

Jun 15, 2016

Issn Electronic

1439-099X

Pages

526-36

Brief description/objective

Elderly patients with malignant head-and-neck tumors (HNT) often pose a therapeutic challenge. They frequently have significant comorbidities which may influence their ability to tolerate tumor-specific therapies. Our aim was to investigate the outcome of patients aged 80+ years undergoing curative intent intensity- or volume-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT/VMAT).