FANETTI G.

Background: Treatment for locally advanced differentiated thyroid cancer is surgery followed by radioiodine while the role of adjuvant external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) is debated. Methods: The panel of the Italian Association of Radiotherapy and Clinical Oncology developed a clinical recommendation on the addition of EBRT to radioiodine after...

Target volume delineation in the radiation treatment of nasopharyngeal cancer is challenging due to several reasons such as the complex anatomy of the site, the need for the elective coverage of definite anatomical regions, the curative intent of treatment and the rarity of the disease, especially in non-endemic areas. We aimed to analyze the...

Management of patients with head and neck cancers (HNCs) is challenging for the Radiation Oncologist, especially in the COVID-19 era. The Italian Society of Radiotherapy and Clinical Oncology (AIRO) identified the need of practice recommendations on logistic issues, treatment delivery and healthcare personnel's protection in a time of limited...