Photon/Proton Radiation Therapy for Carcinoma of the Skin of the Head and Neck

University of Florida11 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to collect information from the questionnaire and your medical records to see what effects the proton radiation has on you and your cancer and collect and analyze morbidity outcomes: Incidence of xerostomia (dry mouth) and tumor control.

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

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Malignant Neoplasm of Skin Head and Neck

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Carcinoma of the skin of the head and neck region with incidental or symptomatic perineural invasion. * Biopsy-proven squamous cell carcinoma. * Will receive treatment with proton radiation. Exclusion Criteria: * Evidence of distant metastasis. * Previous irradiation for head and neck cancer.

Locations (1)

University of Florida Proton Therapy Institute

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Collect and analyze morbidity outcomes: Incidence of grade 3 or higher xerostomia (dry mouth)

Time frame: 1 year following the completion of radiation therapy

Secondary Outcomes

Collect and analyze tumor control outcomes.

Time frame: When each patient has been followed for a minimum of 6 months and then again at 24 months.

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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