1418-1419 / 2351
Window for response evaluation,
when acute inflammatory reactions subside and before long-term soft tissue damage
is maximal
Yom SS
et al
. Am J Clin Oncol 2005;28:385-92
Dilemma: early diagnostics less reliable
Early
Salvage
Acute
effect
Late
effect
s
4 wks
3 mos
End of RT
8 wks
Time Window Response Evaluation
Neck Dissection and Chemoradiation