articleNew England Journal of MedicineMay 5, 2004BRONZE OA

Postoperative Irradiation with or without Concomitant Chemotherapy for Locally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer

Institute of Oncology Research · Institut Gustave Roussy · +8 more institutions

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Abstract

Background

We compared concomitant cisplatin and irradiation with radiotherapy alone as adjuvant treatment for stage III or IV head and neck cancer.

Methods

After undergoing surgery with curative intent, 167 patients were randomly assigned to receive radiotherapy alone (66 Gy over a period of 6 1/2 weeks) and 167 to receive the same radiotherapy regimen combined with 100 mg of cisplatin per square meter of body-surface area on days 1, 22, and 43 of the radiotherapy regimen.

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Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Concomitant
  • Head and neck cancer
  • Head and neck
  • Chemotherapy
  • Cancer
  • Radiation therapy
  • Surgery
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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