The purpose of this research study is to investigate a shorter radiation treatment schedule for head and neck cancers in patients 70 years of age and older. Standard radiation treatment for head and neck patients normally requires that the patient travel to the hospital daily for 6-7 weeks to receive radiation treatment 5 days per week. This long course of radiation can lead to significant side effects resulting in some people being unable to complete the course of treatment. If this happens, and there are gaps in the radiation treatment, this can lead to worse outcomes.
Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
The purpose of this research study is to investigate a shorter radiation treatment schedule for head and neck cancers in patients 70 years of age and older. Standard radiation treatment for head and neck patients normally requires that the patient travel to the hospital daily for 6-7 weeks to receive radiation treatment 5 days per week. This long course of radiation can lead to significant side effects resulting in some people being unable to complete the course of treatment. If this happens, and there are gaps in the radiation treatment, this can lead to worse outcomes.
Hypofractionated Radiotherapy in Elderly Patients With Head & Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
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Mount Sinai Downtown Union Square, New York, New York, United States, 10003
Mount Sinai Chelsea, New York, New York, United States, 10011
Mount Sinai West, New York, New York, United States, 10019
Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, New York, United States, 10029
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.
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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai,
Richard L. Bakst, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
2025-07