ESTRO 2024 - Abstract Book

S5636

RTT - Patient experience and quality of life

ESTRO 2024

Conclusion:

This service allowed the team to assess any radiotherapy late effect at an early stage, better enabling the provision of support. It also allowed for discussion of the risk of radiotherapy late effects in coming years and informed the patient of the support services available in this event.

Keywords: Late effects, head and neck cancer, radiotherapy

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