What is your approach to counseling patients who require definitive radiation therapy to the head and neck but for whatever reason, cannot/will not undergo recommended extractions?

Topics: Head and Neck Cancers • Radiation Oncology • Medical Oncology

Do anticipated fields affect whether extractions are required i.e., limited field glottic larynx could forego?

Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution

I am fortunate to work at a center where we have dentists and oral surgeons on-site. They carefully evaluate all our patients scheduled to undergo H&N RT, make recommendations, and perform the extractions. In the unusual scenario where the patient refuses recommended extractions, I proceed with ...

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Radiation Oncologist at Kennedy Health System
Agree.

Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution

Proceed with RT.

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