Radiotherapy

Tonsillar tumours

Stage T1-2, N0

Unilateral treatment only as lesion does not intrude significantly into the soft palate of base of tongue.

  • 70 Gy to primary
  • 50 Gy to nodal regions II, III and IV
  • Conformal 3D
    • Wedge pair or trident to tonsillar area
    • Wedge pair or trident to neck region
  • IMRT