Have we established standard doses for radiation therapy for H&N cancers?  

Are there dose-response studies establishing 70Gy is the optimal dose for gross tumor control, or is it simply thought to be the maximally tolerated dose?

Siimlarly, what publications/data support the doses we use for elective nodal coverage?

Are there scenarios where we can safely dose de-escalate off protocol?



Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice