Why the study?
Does radio(chemo)therapy cause longitudinal atherosclerotic changes in patients with hypopharyngeal carcinoma?
Does radio(chemo)therapy cause longitudinal atherosclerotic changes in patients with hypopharyngeal carcinoma?
Radio(chemo)therapy for hypopharyngeal carcinoma is associated with artery wall thickening and increased plaque burden that becomes definitive around one year post-treatment.
Supports carotid surveillance from one year post-radiotherapy in hypopharyngeal cancer; leaves open whether screening or intervention improves outcomes.
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