Radiotherapy for Head and Neck cancers-a review


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Article type :

Review Article

Author :

R. Karthik, N. Mohan

Volume :

3

Issue :

1

Abstract :

Radiotherapy still remains an enigma in the treatment of Head and Neck cancers. Radiotherapy treatment planning of Head and Neck cancers pose a challenge due to its proximity to critical adjacent organs. This article briefs the various types, uses, techniques of Radiotherapy.

Keyword :

Radiotherapy, Van de Graff Generator, Linearaccelerator, Brachytherapy, Teletherapy. Key Messages Radiotherapy still remains an enigma in the treatment of Head and Neck cancers. Radiotherapy treatment planning of Head and Neck cancers pose a challenge du