Radiation Therapy Plan Quality Improvement Using Ideal Theoretical Isodose Distribution

Radiation Therapy Plan Quality Improvement Using Ideal Theoretical Isodose Distribution

The researchers hope that based on the study findings future patients may benefit from a more precise radiation treatment plan that can be developed more quickly and thus decrease the time from Computerized Tomography Simulation to start of treatment.

As part of this study participants will receive the standard of care treatment for all head and neck cancer patients. The researchers plan to use a software program to see if it will assist in developing the best radiation treatment plan possible. The researchers will also measure the quality of each treatment plan so areas of improvement can be identified.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age ≥ 18 years.
• Ability to provide informed written consent in either English or Spanish.
• Patient planned to undergo radiation therapy for Head and Neck Cancer.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Current pregnancy, as this is a contraindication to receiving radiation therapy.
• History of prior radiotherapy to the head and neck.
• Any condition or history as evidenced by patient record and/or self-report that, in the opinion of the investigator, would interfere with adherence to daily radiation therapy.