Management based on palpation era
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RT dose levels defined in
the 1950’s
Fletcher G.H. et al., Planned combination of surgery and radiation in treatment of
advanced primary head and neck cancers. Am J Roentgenol Radium Ther Nucl Med.
1957 Mar;77(3):397-414.
Elective: ~ 50 Gy
Bulk: ~ 70 Gy