Artificial intelligence-supported applications in head and neck cancer radiotherapy treatment planning and dose optimisation.

Introduction: The aim of this review is to describe how various AI-supported applications are used in head and neck cancer radiotherapy treatment planning, and the impact on dose management in regards to target volume and nearby organs at risk (OARs).

Methods: Literature searches were conducted in databases and publisher portals Pubmed, Science Direct, CINAHL, Ovid, and ProQuest to peer reviewed studies published between 2015 and 2021.

Results: Out of 464 potential ones, ten articles covering the topic were selected.