Radiotherapy alone for early-stage squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx and hypopharynx.
OBJECTIVE
To describe and illustrate examples of early-stage larynx and hypopharynx cancer that can be successfully treated with radiotherapy alone.


METHODS
Review of the NCCN and ASCO practice guidelines. Representative examples are included.


RESULTS
Early-stage larynx and hypopharynx cancer is defined by tumor extent based on physical and imaging examination.


CONCLUSIONS
Radiotherapy alone is appropriate treatment for properly selected early-stage squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx and hypopharynx. The NCCN and ASCO practice guidelines can be an aid to the clinician in identifying favorable cancers that can be successfully treated with radiotherapy alone with preservation of organ function.
Foote
Robert L
RL
Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. foote.robert@mayo.edu
D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000473:pathology / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D006801:Humans; D007012:Hypopharyngeal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000175:diagnosis; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D018787:Radiation Oncology; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D012955:Societies, Medical