Photon/Proton Radiation Therapy for Carcinoma of the Skin of the Head and Neck



Status:Terminated
Conditions:Skin Cancer, Cancer, Cancer
Therapuetic Areas:Oncology
Healthy:No
Age Range:18 - Any
Updated:4/21/2016
Start Date:September 2008
End Date:July 2015

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A Clinical Outcomes Protocol of Photon/Proton Beam Radiation Therapy for Carcinoma of the Skin of the Head and Neck With Perineural Invasion

The purpose of this study is to collect information from the questionnaire and your medical
records to see what effects the proton radiation has on you and your cancer and collect and
analyze morbidity outcomes: Incidence of xerostomia (dry mouth) and tumor control.

Data collection will be obtained from the patient's medical records including initial
evaluation, pathology report, dosimetry information, radiotherapy completion records and
follow-up.

Inclusion Criteria:

- Carcinoma of the skin of the head and neck region with incidental or symptomatic
perineural invasion.

- Biopsy-proven squamous cell carcinoma.

- Will receive treatment with proton radiation.

Exclusion Criteria:

- Evidence of distant metastasis.

- Previous irradiation for head and neck cancer.
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2015 Jefferson St
Jacksonville, Florida 32206
(904) 588-1800
University of Florida Proton Therapy Institute When the University of Florida Proton Therapy Institute opened...
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