Publications by authors named "Alexandra E Hotca"
Adv Radiat Oncol
April 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the outcomes of patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) who underwent adjuvant reirradiation (re-RT) with proton therapy following salvage surgery after previous radiation therapy.
- A retrospective analysis of 22 patients showed that the treatment was well-tolerated, with most patients completing re-RT without significant delays or requiring feeding tubes; however, some experienced severe acute toxicity.
- Results indicated favorable locoregional recurrence-free survival (95.2% at 6 months) and overall survival rates (100% at 6 months), although there were some late complications like osteoradionecrosis in a few patients.
Chin Clin Oncol
February 2024
Article Synopsis
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery are the main treatments for cancer.
- Radiotherapy is often used for cancers like breast, lung, and esophagus but can affect the heart negatively.
- Doctors are working to reduce the amount of radiation the heart receives during treatment to prevent long-term heart problems.
