Clinical and Practical Applications for Head and Neck Cancer in the Terms of Radiation Therapy
Received Date: Nov 02, 2022 / Published Date: Nov 29, 2022
Abstract
Radiation therapy (RT) is commonly accustomed treat head and neck cancer (HNC). RT will harm blood vessels that nourish muscles, nerves, and bones leading to a progressive “radiation pathology syndrome” that causes a spread of complications. The chance and severity of complications depends on variety of things, together with the entire dose of radiation delivered, over what time it had been delivered and what elements of the pinnacle and neck received radiation. The facet effects of RT for HNC square measure divided into early (acute) and long (chronic) effects. Early facet effects occur throughout the course of medical aid and through the immediate post medical aid amount (approximately 2–3 weeks when the completion of a course of RT). Late effects will manifest any time thenceforth, from weeks to years later.
Keywords: Radiation therapy; Lymphedema
Citation: Baude J (2022) Clinical and Practical Applications for Head and Neck Cancer in the Terms of Radiation Therapy. Cancer Surg, 7: 039. Doi: 10.4172/2573-542X.1000039
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