Comparing three induction chemotherapy regimens for patients with locoregionally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma based on TNM stage and plasma Epstein–Barr virus DNA level

Comparing three induction chemotherapy regimens for patients with locoregionally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma based on TNM stage and plasma Epstein–Barr virus DNA level

Abstract Background We compared the efficacy and toxicity of three IC regimens (TPF: taxanes, cisplatin, and 5-fluorouracil; TP: taxanes and cisplatin; and PF: cisplatin and 5-fluorouracil) followed by CCRT in locoregionally advanced NPC. Methods The retrospective study involved 1354 patients with n...

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Main Authors: Sai-Lan Liu, Xue-Song Sun, Hao-Jun Xie, Qiu-Yan Chen, Huan-Xin Lin, Hu Liang, Yu-Jing Liang, Xiao-Yun Li, Jin-Jie Yan, Chao Lin, Zhen-Chong Yang, Shan-Shan Guo, Li-Ting Liu, Qing-Nan Tang, Yu-Yun Du, Lin-Quan Tang, Ling Guo, Hai-Qiang Mai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-02-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Subjects:
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Induction chemotherapy
Prognosis
Plasma Epstein–Barr virus
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-020-6555-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-020-6555-7

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