A case report of radiotherapy for head and neck cancer in a pregnant woman: dosimetric optimization and dosimetry.

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Date publication

juin 2026

Journal

Technical innovations & patient support in radiation oncology

Auteurs

Membres identifiés du Cancéropôle Est :
Dr PEIGNAUX Karine , Dr BESSIERES Igor

Tous les auteurs :
Martin A, Thibouw D, Delcoudert L, Aubignac L, Peignaux K, Huet C, Edouard M, Baude J, Bessieres I

Lien Pubmed

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/42231931

Résumé

Radiotherapy during pregnancy is a rare and ethically complex requiring careful management of fetal exposure. Although peripheral doses from head and neck radiotherapy are typically low, fetal irradiation carries a potential developmental or carcinogenic risk. Accurate dose estimation and optimization are essential when radiotherapy cannot be postponed.