WE-AB-207B-08: Exploring and Refining the QUANTEC Guideline to Reduce Severe Hyposalivation Following IMRT for Head and Neck Cancer

Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the usefulness of the QUANTEC guideline to prevent xerostomia after intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) for head and neck cancer (HNC) with respect to follow-up time. In addition, we explored alternative guidelines to further reduce xerostomia. Methods: The QUANTEC guideline suggests a mean dose to the contralateral (Dmeancontra) parotid