What is the best treatment for a Head and Neck cancer in a patient with Parkinson's disease with nuerostimulators located in the clavicular region?
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Radiation Oncology · Varian Medical Systems/Allegheny health network
I have treated patients with neurostimulators although have avoided any direct exposure of the device in the treatment field. The company guidelines recommend no direct RT exposure and to always switch off these devices during the time patients were in the treatment room and RT was on.