Authors: James E. Bates, Benjamin Hopkins, Kirk Luca, Shadab Momin, Justin R. Roper, Soumon Rudra, Eduard Schreibmann, Bill Stokes, Tu Thi, Xiaofeng Yang
Affiliation: Emory University, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Swallowing dysfunctions after radiotherapy are caused by multiple factors yet are strongly associated with the irradiation of pharyngeal musculature due to its role in the initiation and comp...
Authors: Matthew D Blackledge, Christopher M. Nutting, Anju Mohanan Kaimal, Justine Tyler, Konstantinos Zormpas-Petridis
Affiliation: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Institute of Cancer Research, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, The Institute of Cancer Research
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Swallowing dysfunction (dysphagia) is a common side effect of radiotherapy for oropharyngeal cancer, significantly affecting patient's quality of life. This study aims to investigate the rela...