Tumour Response After Palliative Radiotherapy: Influence on Head and Neck Cancer Patients Survival

Tumour Response After Palliative Radiotherapy: Influence on Head and Neck Cancer Patients Survival

INTRODUCTION: Palliative radiotherapy provides improved quality of life in head and neck cancer patients. Little is known regarding the influence of palliative radiotherapy on locoregional control and survival rates. Our objective was to evaluate tumour response after palliative radiotherapy for he...

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Main Authors:	Mafalda Cruz, Cláudia Sousa, Leila Khouri, Joana Brandão, Domingos Roda, Gilberto Melo, Paula Alves
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	José de Mello Saúde 2018-09-01
Series:	Gazeta Médica
Subjects:	Head and Neck Neoplasms/radiotherapy Palliative Care Radiotherapy Radiotherapy, Intensity-Modulated
Online Access:	http://www.gazetamedica.pt/index.php/gazeta/article/view/187

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