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Comparative Effectiveness and Safety of Radiotherapy Treatments for Head and Neck Cancer

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Comparative Effectiveness and Safety of Radiotherapy Treatments for Head and Neck Cancer

This is an illustration of the head and neck region of the human body. Specific sites are labeled in the illustration: nasal antrum; oral cavity; esophagus; larynx; pharynx, including, nasophayrnx, oropharynx, and hypopharynx.

Head and Neck Cancer: Anatomy

Health Impact of Head and Neck Cancer in the United States

Classification and Staging of Head and Neck Cancer

This slide includes a table with three columns and four rows. Column 1, row 1: empty; column 2, row 1, early stage (stages I and II), column 3, row 1: locally advanced (stages III and IV); column 1, row 2: representation at diagnosis; column 2, row 2: 40%; column 3, row 2: 60%; column 1, row 3: definition; column 2, row 3: small primary tumor without lymph node involvement; column 3, row 3: large primary tumors, which may invade adjacent structures and/or spread to regional lymph nodes; column 1, row 4: typical treatment plan; column 2, row 4: single modality (surgery or radiation); column 3, row 4: combined modality. The slide includes a reference: Samson  DJ, et al. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 20. Available at: http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/index.cfm/search-for-guides-reviews-and-reports/ ?pageaction=displayproduct&productID=447.

Classification and Staging of Head and Neck Cancer (Continued)

Risk Factors for Head and Neck Cancer

Clinical Management of Head and Neck Cancer

Radiation Delivery Technology

External-Beam Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer

Treatment Planning

Two-Dimensional Radiation Therapy and Three-Dimensional Conformal Radiation Therapy

Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy

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