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Primary RT of oral cavity carcinomas
Primary RT is overall not first choice but may be relevant for:
• Early stage disease to avoid functional/cosmetic defects
(soft palate)
• Unresectable disease
• High risk pts. due to comorbidity or poor PS
• Recurrent disease where previous multiple surgeries have
been undertaken and further surgery would be irrelevant
• Patient’s preference