title: Neutron beam therapy in the treatment of advanced head and neck malignancy.
abstract: Patients with advanced head and neck cancer continue to present a difficult management problem for the otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon. This paper discusses the principles of radiation therapy with emphasis on neutron beam therapy as an effective treatment option for advanced malignancy of the head and neck other than squamous cell carcinoma.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Jones
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Hendrix
mesh_terms: D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D006801:Humans; D009502:Neutrons