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Comparative analysis of simultaneous integrated boost and sequential boost radiotherapy in node-positive cervical cancer: dosimetric and radiobiological considerations
For locally advanced cervical cancer, the standard therapeutic approach involves concomitant chemoradiation therapy, supplemented by a brachytherapy boost. Moreover, an external beam radiotherapy (RT) boost sh...
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Evaluation of survival outcome and prognostic factors for oral cavity cancer treated with volumetric arc therapy
This study aimed to evaluate the survival outcomes and identify prognostic factors for patients with oral cavity cancer (OCC) who underwent adjuvant treatment with volumetric arc therapy (VMAT) using simultane...
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Survival outcome and prognostic factors post inadvertent hysterectomy in carcinoma cervix treated with salvage chemo-radiation
The standard of care for treating early invasive cervical cancer is radical hysterectomy or radiation alone while chemo-radiation is a definitive treatment for advanced disease. Occasionally, a simple hysterec...
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Radiation Induced Skin Ulcers
Skin is the largest organ of the human body. It forms a part of innate immune system and serves as a physical barrier for most of the pathogens and harmful substances. It is made up of three layers: the outerm...
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Addition of Etoricoxib During Concurrent Chemo-radiation of Cervical Cancer Patients Could Result in Faster Resolution of Gross Disease: A Prospective Single-Institution Study
A prospective study was conducted to assess the effect of adding COX-2 inhibitor Etoricoxib during concurrent chemo-radiotherapy schedule of cervical cancer patients on tumour response and acute toxicities.
