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Radiotherapy Interruptions in Head and Neck Cancer Raise Risk of Locoregional Failure and Death — Impact Depends on p16 Status and Stage
Secondary analysis of three RTOG/NRG trials shows radiotherapy interruptions are associated with higher locoregional failure and worse overall survival in head and neck cancer, with larger absolute harms in p16‑negative and high‑stage disease.