Photon/Proton Radiation Therapy for Carcinoma of the Nasopharynx

Condition(s) targeted: Nasopharynx Cancer

Phase: N/A

Status: Terminated

Sponsored by: University of Florida

Official(s) and/or principal investigator(s):
Roi Dagan, MD, MS, Principal Investigator, Affiliation: University of Florida Proton Therapy Institute

The purpose of this study is to collect outcomes information to see what effects photon/proton beam radiation has on nasopharynx cancer.

Official title: A Clinical Outcomes Protocol of Photon/Proton Beam Radiation Therapy for Carcinoma of the Nasopharynx

Study design: Observational Model: Cohort, Time Perspective: Prospective

Primary outcome: Collect and analyze morbidity outcomes

Secondary outcome: Collect and analyze tumor control outcomes

Detailed description: Data collection will be obtained from the patient's medical records including initial evaluation, pathology report, dosimetry information, radiotherapy completion records and follow-up.

Minimum age: 18 Years. Maximum age: N/A. Gender(s): Both.

Criteria:

Inclusion Criteria: * Nasopharynx cancer. Exclusion Criteria:

- Evidence of distant metastasis.

- Previous radiation for head and neck cancer.

University of Florida Proton Therapy Institute, Jacksonville, Florida 32206, United States

Contact the University of Florida Proton Therapy Institute

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Starting date: June 2008
Last updated: July 29, 2015