title: The place of radiotherapy in the management of head and neck tumors.
abstract: The author reviews the indication of radiation therapy for head and neck cancers as a single modality or in combination with surgery. Furthermore, the dental management prior and after radiation is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiotherapy, Institut Jules Bordet, Brussels, Belgium.
authors.forename: T H
authors.initials: TH
authors.lastname: Nguyen
mesh_terms: D017024:Chemotherapy, Adjuvant; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003729:Dental Care; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011300:Preoperative Care