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Therapy Testing in a Spheroid-based 3D Cell Culture Model for Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Published on: April 20, 2018
Management of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma
V Grégoire1, P Giraud2, L Vieillevigne3
1Département de radiothérapie, centre Léon-Bérard, 28, rue Laennec, 69373 Lyon, France.
Abstract:
This article reviews the various treatment options, by primary or postoperative external radiotherapy and by brachytherapy for the p16-negative oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma. Dose levels, fractionation and association with systemic treatments are presented. The need for neck node dissection post local treatment is discussed, as well as specificities for the management of p16-positive tumours. Guidelines for target volume selection and delineation are thoroughly elaborated. Last, the management by radiotherapy of locoregional recurrences is discussed.
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