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Radiotherapy for oral cavity cancers: 2025 update
Yasmine El Houat1, Michel Lapeyre2, Sophie Renard3
1Department of Radiotherapy, centre hospitalier de Roanne, 28, rue de Charlieu, 42300 Roanne, France.
Summary
This paper updates French radiation oncology guidelines for oral cavity cancers, detailing intensity-modulated conformal radiotherapy and brachytherapy techniques for improved treatment planning and delivery.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Radiation Oncology
- Medical Physics
Background:
- Intensity-modulated conformal radiotherapy and brachytherapy are standard treatments for oral cavity cancers.
- Existing guidelines require updates to reflect current practices and advancements.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an updated guideline for radiation treatment of oral cavity cancers.
- To detail intensity-modulated conformal radiotherapy and brachytherapy techniques.
Main Methods:
- Review and synthesis of current evidence and expert consensus.
- Detailed description of treatment planning, volume delineation, dosimetry, and position verification for each technique.
Main Results:
- Comprehensive overview of indications for each radiotherapy technique.
- Guidelines for precise treatment planning and execution are provided.
Conclusions:
- Updated guidelines are essential for optimizing radiation therapy for oral cavity cancers.
- Standardized approaches to intensity-modulated conformal radiotherapy and brachytherapy improve patient outcomes.
Keywords:
BrachytherapyCancerCavité buccaleCuriethérapieGuidelinesNeoplasmOral cavityRadiotherapyRadiothérapieRecommandationsSFROSociété française de radiothérapie oncologiqueMore Related Videos
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