Publications by authors named "Michael M Samuels"
Technol Cancer Res Treat
December 2017
Article Synopsis
- Adaptive radiotherapy (ART) is being assessed for its effectiveness in patients with head and neck cancer, particularly those with bulky disease, as it can accommodate changes in tumor volume and weight loss during treatment.
- A study involving 20 patients revealed a higher occurrence of ART-triggering events in those with bulky disease compared to postoperative patients, indicating a greater need for adjustments in treatment for the former group.
- The findings suggest that patients with bulky disease often experience issues like spinal cord overdose and inadequate coverage of clinical target volumes, emphasizing the importance of monitoring and potentially utilizing ART for better treatment outcomes.
