For resected oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma with indication for adjuvant radiotherapy to the primary tumor bed, would you routinely include ipsilateral and/or contralateral nodes even with a pN0 elective neck dissection?

Does it vary based on tumor site (oral tongue, FOM, gingiva, hard palate, etc.)?

Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution

Yes, unless there’s a reason not to such as delayed healing.

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Radiation Oncologist at The Oregon Clinic-Radiation Oncology West
What about hard palate primary specifically? There...

Radiation Oncologist at Jacob E Locke MD PA
If it's the oral tongue, I think bilateral neck is...