A Single Arm Phase II Trial in p16-positive Oropharynx Cancer of Selective Dose De-escalation of nodAl VolumEs at Minimal Risk and Primary Site Disease (SAVED)
Patients with human papillomavirus (HPV)-related oropharyngeal cancer generally have very good outcomes. Patients' treatment responses depend more on their individual cancer characteristics and personal risk factors than on the specific type of treatment they receive. However, the different treatments used for this cancer can cause significant side effects. Because outcomes are often favorable regardless of treatment type, reducing treatment-related side effects should be a priority when choosing care.
Studies have reported that lowering radiation doses for some patients can reduce side effec