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How do you delineate target volumes for patients who receive induction chemotherapy prior to definitive chemoradiation for locally advanced head and neck cancers?

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Radiation Oncology · Henry Ford Health System

We almost always evaluate our patients prior to start of induction chemotherapy (unless referred from outside) for a physical examination and ordering all diagnostic tests. The main principle to keep in mind is that all pre-chemotherapy extent of the disease should be included in the treatment volum...

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Radiation Oncology · University of Florida

Based on pretreatment physical exam and imaging. If chemo was started prior to referral to you, educate your medical oncologist

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