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There is a growing body of literature using SBRT in the re-irradiation setting for locally recurrent H&N tumors. Doses vary, with best results/lowest toxicity ≥35 Gy in five fractions, given on alternating days. Toxicity rates of SBRT appear to be lower than with conventional techniques; however severe acute and late toxicities remain a challenge.
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Judy, G.D., Chera, B.S. (2018). Re-irradiation. In: Kaidar-Person, O., Chen, R. (eds) Hypofractionated and Stereotactic Radiation Therapy. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-92802-9_16
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