CLINICAL MEDICINE

Detailed explanation-1: -Noteworthy factors include extranodal extension, tumor microenvironment, time to adjunctive radiation therapy, tumor volume, margin status, adjunctive concurrent chemotherapy, and fractionation schedule/dose.

Detailed explanation-2: -The focus of treatment planning is to deliver a high dose of radiation to the tumor while limiting the dose received by surrounding tissue that is normal. This helps preserve normal tissue and reduces side effects of treatment.

Detailed explanation-3: -Drink extra fluids to flush the radioactive material out of your body. No kissing or sexual contact (often for at least a week). Keep a distance away from others in your household. For example, you might be told to keep one arm’s length, or maybe six feet, between yourself and others for a specific length of time.

Detailed explanation-4: -Radiation therapy uses high-energy particles or waves, such as x-rays, gamma rays, electron beams, or protons, to destroy or damage cancer cells.