Abstract:The aims of this study were to establish the feasibility and toxicity of the biochemical modulation of the cisplatin (CDDP)-5FU combination by interferon alpha-2b (INF), and to assess its therapeutic efficacy in recurrent and/or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN). The mandatory eligibility criteria included histologically proven SCCHN; a performance status <2; adequate bone marrow, hepatic, renal, and cardiac functions; and measurable and/or evaluable disease. The protocol was CDDP… Show more
Modulation of CDDP and 5-FU with IFNalpha as used in this study does not improve the RR or the median survival in patients with RMHNC. Patients on both study arms had a poor prognosis, which indicates the need for novel therapies.
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