Supportive care during Chemoradiotherapy or Bioradiotherapy

Abstract

Adverse events and supportive care during Chemoradiotherapy (CRT) or Bioradiotherapy (BRT) for head and neck cancer are presented and discussed. Although to varying degrees, mucositis and dermatitis are frequently observed during either CRT or BRT. Infusion reaction and interstitial lung disease are severe adverse events to which we must pay close attention during BRT. Appropriate supportive care is important to achieve high treatment completion rates and good prognosis.