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Long term clinical outcome of treating patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma by combined induction chem-otherapy and hyperfractionated radiotherapy / 中国基层医药
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy ; (12): 1-2, 2008.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-396345
ABSTRACT
Objective To approach the therapeutic effects and complication of combined induction chemo-therapy and hyperfraetionated radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma.Methods Form January 2000 to November 2002,101 patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma were treated by combined induction chemotherapy and hyperfrac-tionated radiotherapy.For hyperfraetionated radiotherapy,y-ray from 60 Co were performed and two daily fractions of 1.2Gy were given,with an interval of≥6 hours,5 days per week to a median dose of 7255cGy for nasopharynx and 7201cGy for neck.For induction chemotherapy,carboplatin and 5-fluorouraeil were transfused.Results The inci-denee rate of greater than or equal to the third grade acute mucositis was 24.8%.The complete remission rate after treatment was 83.2%.The 1,2 and 5 year survival rate was 90.1%,82.2%-and 57.4%.Conclusion With this treatment schedule,patient's tolerance and therapeutic effect is good.It provids a treatment means for nasopharyngeal carcinoma.But it must be validated by the large-scale clinical trials.

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Language: Chinese Journal: Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy Year: 2008 Type: Article