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Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) is an advanced form of 3D conformal radiotherapy. My main interest is to use this technology to treat patients with head and neck cancer, both with the goal of improving their outcome as well as decreasing the side effects of treatment. I am also the principal investigator of a national clinical trial for the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) that evaluates IMRT for the treatment of nasopharyngeal cancer. In addition, I recently participated with many collaborators -- including RTOG and the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) -- to define the appropriate treatment volume for the neck in patients who are receiving IMRT for head and neck cancer.*
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What is Oncology?
Oncology is the study and treatment of cancer and tumors. An oncologist is a physician who diagnoses and treats cancer patients. The oncologist sometimes uses chemotherapy, and consults with other physicians to coordinate other methods of cancer treatments for a patient. Cancer patients need to take in to account the likelihood of a cure, or of prolonging life when cure is not possible, the effect of treatment on their symptoms, and the side effects of the treatment. People who are candidates for radiation therapy or anti-cancer drugs need to understand the risks involved with treatment. An oncologist can help to more »
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