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Management of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma.

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This article reviews the various treatment options, by primary or postoperative external radiotherapy and by brachytherapy for the p16-negative oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma. Dose levels, fractionation and association with systemic… Click to show full abstract

This article reviews the various treatment options, by primary or postoperative external radiotherapy and by brachytherapy for the p16-negative oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma. Dose levels, fractionation and association with systemic treatments are presented. The need for neck node dissection post local treatment is discussed, as well as specificities for the management of p16-positive tumours. Guidelines for target volume selection and delineation are thoroughly elaborated. Last, the management by radiotherapy of locoregional recurrences is discussed.

Keywords: squamous cell; cell carcinoma; oropharyngeal squamous; management

Journal Title: Cancer radiotherapie : journal de la Societe francaise de radiotherapie oncologique
Year Published: 2021

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