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Conclusion - fractionation
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Awareness of the fractionation sensitivity of
tumors and normal tissues is critical
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Clinical studies and meta-analysis have shown
that moderately accelerated radiotherapy
improves loco-regional control
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Hyperfractionated RT improves loco-regional
control and survival
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Altered fractionation is thus recommended for
primary radiotherapy of head and neck cancer