Integrating pretreatment diffusion weighted MRI into a multivariable prognostic model for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma

Pretreatment ADC value derived from high b-values is an independent prognostic factor in HNSCC and increases the performance of a multivariable prognostic model in addition to known clinical and radiological variables. Integration of other biomarkers and external validation is necessary to ensure its clinical applicability.