Induction Chemo Plus CRT More Effective Than CRT Alone in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
Induction chemotherapy was associated with improvements in disease-free, failure-free, relapse-free, and progression-free survival.
Head and Neck Cancer
Prevalence of Cancer Among Pregnant Patients on the Rise
The prevalence of pregnancy with cancer increased 13.8% from 2016 to 2019.
Dialysis Population Has Excess Cancer Mortality
Patients on dialysis die from cancer at twice the rate as those of the same age and sex in the general population, a study found.
Acupuncture Improves Symptoms of Radiation-Induced Xerostomia in Head and Neck Cancer
Acupuncture was associated with improvements in symptoms and quality of life.
Rivoceranib Appears Active in Recurrent, Metastatic Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma
Rivoceranib produced responses whether or not patients had received prior treatment with a VEGFR TKI.
Avasopasem Promising for Severe Oral Mucositis During IMRT for Locally Advanced Head and Neck Cancers
Avasopasem manganese provided a clinically meaningful benefit to patients who developed treatment-related severe oral mucositis.
New Standard of Care in Cisplatin-Ineligible Locally Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Researchers conducted a randomized study to evaluate docetaxel as a radiosensitizer in patients with LAHNSCC who are cisplatin-ineligible.
Weekly Cisplatin Is Better Tolerated in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Weekly cisplatin plus radiotherapy should be considered standard care in locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, according to researchers.
Nimotuzumab May Improve Survival in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
Adding nimotuzumab to concomitant chemoradiotherapy may improve 5-year survival in locally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Gabapentin May Cut Opioid Needs for Oral Mucositis Pain During RT
Higher doses of gabapentin are associated with delayed time to first opioid use.
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