Proton versus photon therapy for oropharyngeal cancer – Authors' reply

Key Points

• This response addresses the comparative effectiveness of proton versus photon therapy for oropharyngeal cancer.
• Discussion of treatment modalities based on existing data and clinical experiences.
• Review of dose distribution and side effects related to each therapy type.
• Proton therapy demonstrates superior dose distribution to tumor tissues.
• Photon therapy is associated with higher rates of radiation-related complications.