Prevention and Control of Post-Radiotherapy Complications in Head and Neck Cancer
A special issue of Life (ISSN 2075-1729). This special issue belongs to the section "Radiobiology and Nuclear Medicine".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026 | Viewed by 3
Special Issue Editor
Interests: thyroid cancer; head and neck cancer; robotic surgery; intraoperative; neuromonitoring
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Radiotherapy is a cornerstone in the management of head and neck cancers, yet it frequently leads to acute and chronic complications that significantly impact patients’ quality of life, functional outcomes, and long-term survivorship. This Special Issue, “Prevention and Control of Post-Radiotherapy Complications in Head and Neck Cancer,” aims to provide comprehensive information for advancing scientific and clinical knowledge on mitigating these adverse effects.
Given the rapid advances in imaging technologies, intraoperative monitoring, biomaterials, regenerative medicine, and AI-driven prediction models, this Special Issue seeks to highlight multidisciplinary solutions that bridge oncology, surgery, radiology, radiation oncology, and biomedical engineering.
By gathering cutting-edge evidence and expert insights, this Special Issue aims to inform clinical practice, guide future research directions, and ultimately improve outcomes for patients suffering from post-radiotherapy complications in head and neck cancer.
Prof. Dr. Sung-Chan Shin
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- head and neck cancer
- radiotherapy complications
- post-radiation toxicity
- radiation-induced injury
- prevention and management
- oral and pharyngeal toxicity
- salivary gland dysfunction
- osteoradionecrosis
- functional rehabilitation
- biomarkers and prediction models
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