Head and Neck Cancer

Practical Radiation Oncology

PRO 09 - Head and Neck Cancer - Prevention and Management of Radiation Therapy Toxicity

Moderator(s)

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  Virginia Diavolitsis, MD

  Riverside Radiation Oncology
  Columbus, OH

Head and neck cancer patients experience severe acute and late toxicity from radiation therapy. This session will explore ways to prevent, mitigate and treat toxicities from treatment. The first presenter will discuss dosimetric and planning parameters to reduce toxicity. The second speaker will review practical management considerations for management of patients and acute side effects during treatment. The third topic will be management of late side effects from treatment.

Presentations:

• 1:00 PM – 1:02 PM ET

  Introductions
  

  Speaker: Virginia Diavolitsis, MD – Riverside Radiation Oncology
• 1:02 PM – 1:22 PM ET

  Reduction in Head and Neck Cancer Toxicity: Simulation and Planning Considerations
  

  Speaker: Shauna Campbell, MD, DO – Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Center
• 1:22 PM – 1:42 PM ET

  Management of Acute Toxicity from Head and Neck Radiation Therapy
  

  Speaker: Carryn Anderson, MD, FASTRO – University of Iowa
• 1:42 PM – 2:02 PM ET

  Treatment of Late Toxicity from Head and Neck Radiation Therapy
  

  Speaker: Darrion Mitchell, MD, PhD – The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
• 2:02 PM – 2:15 PM ET

  Questions and Answers
  

  Speaker: Virginia Diavolitsis, MD – Riverside Radiation Oncology