Using a reduced spot size for intensity-modulated proton therapy potentially improves salivary gland-sparing in oropharyngeal cancer. [electronic resource]
- International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics Feb 2012
- e313-9 p. digital
Publication Type: Journal Article
1879-355X
10.1016/j.ijrobp.2011.05.005 doi
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell--pathology Humans Mouth--radiation effects Organ Sparing Treatments--methods Organs at Risk--radiation effects Oropharyngeal Neoplasms--pathology Palate, Soft--radiation effects Parotid Gland--radiation effects Probability Proton Therapy Radiation Injuries--prevention & control Radiotherapy Dosage Radiotherapy, Intensity-Modulated--methods Salivary Glands--radiation effects Sublingual Gland--radiation effects Submandibular Gland--radiation effects Xerostomia--prevention & control