Outcomes of patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma treated with intensity-modulated radiotherapy

Abstract Nasopharyngeal cancer shows a good response to intensity-modulated radiotherapy. However, there is no clear evidence for the benefits of routine use image-guided The purpose this study was perform retrospective investigation treatment outcomes, treatment-related complications and prognostic factors nasopharyngeal treated with radiotherapy techniques. Retrospective analysis performed on 326 consecutive patients between 2004 2015. Potentially significant patient-related variables were analyzed. Radiation-related recorded. 5-year overall survival disease-free rates these 77.9% 70.5%, respectively. Age, AJCC (American Joint Committee Cancer) stage, retropharyngeal lymphadenopathy, interruption body mass index independent survival. In conclusion, significantly improves outcomes cancer. With aid radiotherapy, advantage might be further amplified.