Published February 2022 | Version v1
Journal article

Parotid Gland Stem Cell Sparing Radiation Therapy for Patients With Head and Neck Cancer: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial

  • 1. Department of Radiation Oncology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen (Netherlands)
  • 2. Department of Radiation Oncology, Radiotherapiegroep, Deventer (Netherlands)

Description

Radiation therapy for head and neck cancer frequently leads to salivary gland damage and subsequent xerostomia. The radiation response of the parotid glands of rats, mice, and patients critically depends on dose to parotid gland stem cells, mainly located in the gland's main ducts (stem cell rich [SCR] region). Therefore, this double-blind randomized controlled trial aimed to test the hypothesis that parotid gland stem cell sparing radiation therapy preserves parotid gland function better than currently used whole parotid gland sparing radiation therapy.

Availability note (English)

Available from http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrobp.2021.09.023

Additional details

Identifiers

DOI
10.1016/j.ijrobp.2021.09.023;
PII
S0360301621028273;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology and Physics
Journal Volume
112
Journal Issue
2
Journal Page Range
p. 306-316
ISSN
0360-3016
CODEN
IOBPD3

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
53122285
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
HEAD; MICE; NECK; NEOPLASMS; PATIENTS; RADIATION DOSES; RADIOTHERAPY; RATS; SALIVARY GLANDS; STEM CELLS
Descriptors DEC
ANIMAL CELLS; ANIMALS; BODY; DISEASES; DOSES; GLANDS; MAMMALS; MEDICINE; NUCLEAR MEDICINE; ORGANS; RADIOLOGY; RODENTS; SOMATIC CELLS; THERAPY; VERTEBRATES

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