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Head and Neck Cancers • Radiation Oncology
What is the best treatment for a Head and Neck cancer in a patient with Parkinson's disease with nuerostimulators located in the clavicular region?
Aside from relocating the generators, does anyone have any experience or knowledge about tolerance of the devices?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice
I have treated patients with neurostimulators although have avoided any direct exposure of the device in the treatment field. The company guidelines recommend no direct RT exposure and to always switch off these devices during the time patients were in the treatment room and RT was on.
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