IMPROVED COMPLETE RESPONSE RATE AND SURVIVAL IN ADVANCED HEAD AND NECK-CANCER AFTER 3-COURSE INDUCTION THERAPY WITH 120-HOUR 5-FU INFUSION AND CISPLATIN
IMPROVED COMPLETE RESPONSE RATE AND SURVIVAL IN ADVANCED HEAD AND NECK-CANCER AFTER 3-COURSE INDUCTION THERAPY WITH 120-HOUR 5-FU INFUSION AND CISPLATIN
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DOI:
10.1002/1097-0142(19850301)55:5
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发表时间:
1985-01-01
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6.2
通讯作者:
ALSARRAF, M
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ROONEY, M;KISH, J;ALSARRAF, M
A series of 3 consecutive pilot studies were carried out between 1977-1981 at Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan [USA], designed to test the feasibility of multimodality therapy in patients with previously untreated advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck. Patients received 3 different induction chemotherapy regimens: cisplatin + Oncovin (vincristine) + bleomycin (COB) for 2 courses; 96-h 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) infusion and cisplatin for 2 courses; or 120-h 5-FU infusion + cisplatin for 3 courses. Over-all response rates (complete response + partial response) to each of the 3 induction chemotherapy regimens were high: 80%, 88% and 93%, respectively. Superior complete response rate in the group receiving 3 courses of 120-h 5-FU infusion + cisplatin was 54% vs. 29% for COB and 19% for 2-course 96-h 5-FU infusion + cisplatin (P = 0.04). Significant survival advantage at 18 mo. minimum follow-up for the group receiving 3 courses of 120-h 5-FU + cisplatin induction therapy was found. Actual T and N stage may influence the clinical complete response rate. Responders to initial chemotherapy have significantly better survival as compared to nonresponders regardless of subsequent surgery and/or radiotherapy. These studies show that a multimodality approach to management of advanced head and neck cancer is feasible. Superior complete response rate and survival in 1 of the treatment groups suggest that choice of induction chemotherapy regimens and/or number of courses is of prime importance in such multimodality treatment programs.