Abstract
Context: Concurrent chemoradiotherapy in locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of head and neck with Gefitinib and Cisplatin
Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of Gefitinib and weekly Cisplatin concurrently with conventional radiation in locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of head and neck.
Settings and Design: Single arm prospective study with a Phase II design.30 patients presenting to the department of Radiotherapy with locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma fulfilling the inclusion criteria were recruited for the study.
Methods and Material: Single arm prospective study with a Phase II design.
Statistical Analysis Used: Observational analysis
Results: 76.6% of patients had complete response and 23.4% had partial response to the treatment.
Conclusions: the problem of head and neck cancer continues to grow. More amount of patients are presenting with locally advanced cancers. The addition of Gefitinib to the standard concurrent chemoradiation protocol seems to be a good option showing a better response rates than the standard arm. The regimen is also well tolerated with no severe increase in the toxicity and patient compliance is good.
Keywords: Chemoradiotherapy, Geftinib, locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of Head & Neck.
Key Messages: Addition of Geftinib to chemoradiation shows better response rate.
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Corresponding Author
Dr Madhumathi, DMRT, MDRT
Sr. Assistant Professor, Department of Radiotheraphy Barnard Institute of Radiology and Oncology, Madras Medical College, Chennai – 600001
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v7i8.67
