Evolution of clinical trials in head and neck cancer

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• 作者：Eddy S. Yang ; Barbara M. Murphy ; Christine H. Chung ; James L. Netterville ; Brian B. Burkey ; Jill Gilbert ; Wendell G. Yarbrough ; Robert Sinard ; Anthony J. Cmelak
• 关键词：Head and neck cancer ; Clinical trials ; Larynx cancer ; Oropharynx cancer ; Nasopharynx cancer ; Induction chemotherapy ; Chemoradiation ; Intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) ; Quality of life
• 刊名：Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology
• 出版年：2009
• 出版时间：July 2009
• 年：2009
• 卷：71
• 期：1
• 页码：29-42
• 全文大小：202 K

文摘

The treatment paradigm for locally advanced head and neck cancers has evolved over the past two decades as the role of chemotherapy has been substantiated by clinical trials. Presently, concurrent chemoradiation is considered a standard treatment option for patients with resectable head and neck tumors desiring an organ preservation approach, as well as for patients with locally advanced nasopharyngeal cancers and patients in the postoperative setting who are at high risk for recurrence. The addition of a taxane to induction chemotherapy appears to improve efficacy over cisplatin and 5-FU. Targeted biologic therapies such as the monoclonal antibody Cetuximab has demonstrated efficacy with radiation that appear comparable to chemoradiation combinations and has a favorable toxicity profile. This review will discuss key clinical trials supporting the current standard of care. Emerging new technologies such as intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT) will also be reviewed. Functional assessments and quality of life issues will be addressed.