Jhankruti Zaveri
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Jhankruti Zaveri is a leading voice in head and neck oncology, with a focused research program centered on swallowing outcomes and treatment-related toxicity in oropharyngeal cancer. Her work critically compares the functional consequences of modern therapeutic modalities, including transoral robotic surgery (TORS) and intensity-modulated proton therapy (IMPT). In her landmark 2019 study, which has earned 87 citations, Zaveri demonstrated that primary TORS with neck dissection can achieve swallowing outcomes comparable to nonsurgical therapy for low- to intermediate-risk oropharyngeal cancer, challenging assumptions about surgical morbidity. This finding has helped guide personalized treatment decisions by showing that pathologic staging from surgery can optimize swallowing preservation. Additionally, her investigation into IMPT for oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma, though smaller in citation count, provides early evidence on pharyngeal dysphagia and toxicity profiles, contributing to the growing literature on proton therapy’s potential to reduce long-term side effects. Zaveri’s contributions are particularly impactful for clinicians and researchers seeking to balance oncologic control with quality of life, making her a key figure in the evolution of de-escalation strategies and functional outcomes research in head and neck cancer.
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