Three-dimensional conformal vs. intensity-modulated radiotherapy in head-and-neck cancer patients: comparative analysis of dosimetric and technical parameters

2004 ◽  
Vol 58 (2) ◽  
pp. 617-624 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luca Cozzi ◽  
Antonella Fogliata ◽  
Alessandra Bolsi ◽  
Giorgia Nicolini ◽  
Jacques Bernier
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark Pascual Dumago ◽  
Michael Benedict A. Mejia ◽  
Warren R. Bacorro ◽  
Janine Margarita R. Dizon ◽  
John Rey B. Macindo ◽  
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Head and neck cancer patients present with dysgeusia despite the advent of modern radiotherapy techniques. However, there is currently no tool that can be used to evaluate taste alteration in patients undergoing radiotherapy. The objective of this project is to develop and validate a grading scale that is used to assess taste alteration in head and neck cancer patients treated with Intensity- Modulated Radiotherapy. The study will be conducted in three phases. First step is conceptualization and generation of the Dysgeusia Grading Scale. Second is the preliminary item evaluation phase wherein content validity will be determined through an expert panel review. Last is the scale refinement, pilot-, and field- testing phase to assess the validity, reliability, and sensitivity of the scale.


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