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The study aims to evaluate early-onset radiation-induced hypothyroidism (RIHT) within 6 months after radiation therapy in head-and-neck cancer patients.

July 12, 2026Annals of Oncology Research and TherapyOpen Access

Early onset thyroid dysfunction after irradiation of head-and-neck squamous cell cancer: A prospective observational study

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SGSuditi GuptaSafdarjang Hospital AMAbhidha MalikVardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital RGRatika GuptaVardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital

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Prospective observational study evaluates early thyroid dysfunction in head-and-neck cancer patients after radiation therapy, suggesting important monitoring needs.

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The study aims to evaluate early-onset radiation-induced hypothyroidism (RIHT) within 6 months after radiation therapy in head-and-neck cancer patients.
Prospective observational study with 80 patients having stage I–IVb head-and-neck squamous cell carcinoma.
Patients received definitive or adjuvant radiation therapy (60–70 Gy) with or without chemotherapy.
Thyroid function tests conducted at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months post-treatment.
Mean TSH levels showed a significant increase at 3 and 6 months compared to baseline (P=0.002).
Subclinical hypothyroidism rates increased from 3.7% at 3 months to 8% at 6 months.
Higher occurrences in patients aged ≥40 years, with laryngeal or oropharyngeal primaries, and receiving radiation doses ≥54 Gy.

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Gupta et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a5330a44f7abc118aded4fe https://doi.org/10.4103/aort.aort_12_26

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Prospective observational study evaluates early thyroid dysfunction in head-and-neck cancer patients after radiation therapy, suggesting important monitoring needs.

Early onset thyroid dysfunction after irradiation of head-and-neck squamous cell cancer: A prospective observational study

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Early onset thyroid dysfunction after irradiation of head-and-neck squamous cell cancer: A prospective observational study

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