Glottic Cancer: Is it Time to Change to More Sparing RT-Techniques?

For decades, the standard of care for radiation treatment of early larynx cancers has been conventional treatment using opposed lateral fields encompassing the larynx and overlying neck structures, including the adjacent carotid arteries. The relative simplicity of the 3D technique and the excellent outcomes were shown in several series [1-4]. The ultimate local control is even higher if we take into account the availability of surgical salvage using hemilaryngectomy or total laryngectomy.