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Head and Neck Cancers
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Radiation Oncology
What is the significance of entrapped nerves present on pathology for oral cavity cancers?
How does this affect management?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
For oral cavity, surgery and postop RT. For oropharynx, RT chemo. It’s very uncommon.
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