Systemic therapy in head and neck cancer: changing paradigm

Indian J Surg Oncol. 2013 Mar;4(1):19-26. doi: 10.1007/s13193-012-0197-4. Epub 2012 Dec 1.

Abstract

Head and neck cancers comprise a heterogenous group of cancers that require a multidisciplinary approach. Last few decades have seen an increasing role of chemotherapy with intent of treatment shifting from palliation to cure. We performed a thorough search online and offline for all relevant articles of chemotherapy in head and neck cancer. Cancers of nasopharynx and salivary glands were excluded.

Keywords: Chemoevolution in head and neck cancer; Chemtherapy in head and neck cancer; HPV; MACH-NC; PET-CT.

Publication types

  • Review