Photon/Proton Radiation Therapy for Carcinoma of the Nasopharynx

University of Florida9 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to collect outcomes information to see what effects photon/proton beam radiation has on nasopharynx cancer.

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

Nasopharynx Cancer

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: \* Nasopharynx cancer. Exclusion Criteria: * Evidence of distant metastasis. * Previous radiation 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

Time frame: After radiation therapy, every 4 months for at least 10 years

Secondary Outcomes

Collect and analyze tumor control outcomes

Time frame: 12 months and 24 months after radiation therapy then annually for 10 years

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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