Locally advanced head and neck cancer |
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Authors: | Kies M S Bennett C L Vokes E E |
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Affiliation: | (1) Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Box 0800, 77030 Houston, Texas, USA;(2) Chicago VA Healthcare System/Lakeside Division, 400 E. Ontario Avenue, 60611 Chicago, IL, USA;(3) University of Chicago, 5841 S. Maryland Avenue, MC 2115, 60637 Chicago, IL, USA |
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Abstract: | Opinion statement The simultaneous administration of chemotherapy and radiation has produced a significant impact on the treatment of advanced squamous cell carcinomas of the head and neck. Although no single regimen has emerged as the “standard” approach, recent trials have consistently demonstrated the superiority of combined treatment programs over radiotherapy alone for local tumor control and overall survival. More-over, multimodal treatment has emerged with important ancillary goals of organ preservation, improved cosmesis, and enhancement of quality of life. With improving survival in all stages of disease, much attention can be given to identifying effective measures to reduce the risk of metachronous primary cancers in this high-risk group. |
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