Induction chemotherapy with cisplatin plus weekly paclitaxel followed by chemoradiotherapy for locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck

Induction chemotherapy with cisplatin plus weekly paclitaxel followed by chemoradiotherapy for locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck

The paclitaxel-cisplatin is a non-infusional alternative for induction chemotherapy (IC) for LASCCHN based on phase-II trials. Here, we describe our institutional experience with this combination in Southern Brazil. Methods: Thirty-three consecutive patients with unresectable LASCCHN were selected b...

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Main Authors: Sargeele Silva, Rafael Grochot, Debora Cristina Weschenfelder, Cláudio Pescador, Catherine Gotardo, Diego Gnatta, André Reiriz, Janaina Brollo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. 2019-01-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Oncology
Subjects:
Head and Neck Cancer
Induction Chemotherapy
Chemoradiation Therapy
Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Câncer de Cabeça e Pescoço
Quimioterapia de Indução
Quimiorradioterapia
Carcinoma de Células Escamosas.
Online Access:http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.5935/2526-8732.20190012
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