The primary objective of this study is to determine the tolerance and overall survival in patients with stage ⅣAB NPC treated with neoadjuvant chemotherapy and concurrent chemoradiation. Secondary objectives of the study are to evaluate the distant metastases free survival, and disease-free survival of patients with stage ⅣAB treated with this regimen
Concurrent chemoradiation is the standard treatment for locally advanced NPC. The survival benefit gained from adding neoadjuvant chemotherapy to concurrent chemoradiation has never been defined. In the present trail, we hope to assess the tolerance and survival benefits of neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by concurrent chemoradiation in patients with stage ⅣAB NPC.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
64
neoadjuvant chemotherapy: docetaxel 75 mg/m2 on day 1; cisplatin 75 mg/m2 on day 1; and a continuous fluorouracil infusion at 500 mg/m2/d on days 1 through 5. concurrent chemotherapy:cisplatin 40 mg/m2 weekly.
Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Hospital, Fudan University
Shanghai, China
RECRUITINGoverall survival
Time frame: 3 and 5 years
distant metastases free survival, and disease-free survival
Time frame: 3 and 5 years
This platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.