This series on “Late Complications in the Management of Nasopharyngeal Cancer” is edited by Dr. Imjai Chitapanarux, from Department of Radiology, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
In this issue of Annals of Nasopharynx Cancer, we present articles that are intended to discuss the long-term complications of major normal organs at risks following radiotherapy for NPC. This issue also provides the late complications of chemotherapeutic agents using concurrently with radiotherapy for NPC. Additionally, we provide an article about diet and nutrition for irradiated NPC patients who suffered from late radiation induced toxicities
Introduction: late complications in the management of nasopharyngeal cancer
Hypothyroidism after radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Ototoxicity after chemoradiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Narrative review: temporal lobe necrosis after radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Salivary glands and dental complications after radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Managing hidden late complications in irradiated head and neck cancer patients using a practical integrative approach: a narrative review
Disclosure:
The series “Late Complications in the Management of Nasopharyngeal Cancer” was commissioned by the editorial office, Annals of Nasopharynx Cancer without any sponsorship or funding. Imjai Chitapanarux served as the unpaid Guest Editor for the series.