Critical Care



IMRT Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer May Be Superior to Standard Radiation
Patients with head and neck cancer who are treated with a sophisticated form of radiation therapy may experience fewer side effects and are less likely to die from their disease than patients who receive traditional radiation therapy. More...28 Jan 2014


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