The reirradiation of recurrences of head and neck cancer

Abstract
The clinical results of reirradiation with 60Co of recurrences of head and neck cancer in 20 patients are presented. Fourteen patients (70%) survived 3 yr after reirradiation; 10 patients (50%) were symptom-free. Necrosis developed in 4 patients (20%). Reirradiation seems to be a valuable and relatively safe treatment of patients with inoperable recurrences of head and neck cancer.