Clinical research progress of radiotherapy in pharyngeal and laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma / 中国医学装备

ABSTRACT

Radiotherapy and chemotherapy are the main treatment means for locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the pharynx and larynx, to guarantee efficacy and avoid the damage of radical surgery, so as to preserve the laryngeal function of swallowing and pronunciation.With the progressing of radiotherapy technology,concept of treatment and radiotherapy mode have been advanced constantly,that have prolonged the survival time and improved the quality of life.This study will review the progress of radiotherapy in the pharynx and larynx squamous cell carcinoma, investigate the improvement of radiotherapy technology and hypofractionated IMRT, and provide reference for reducing the toxicity and after effects of radiotherapy.