Systemic anticancer therapy during end of life in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma patients. A retrospective single center study.

Abstract Purpose Systemic anticancer treatments (SACTs) are used in advanced cancer stages to control disease and improve survival. However, their use at the end of life (Eol) can lead to side effects. This study aims to assess the clinical implications of SACTs near the Eol in patients with recurre...

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Published in:	Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology
Main Authors:	Simone Rota, Silvia Buriolla, Andrea Franza, Stefano Cavalieri, Cristiana Bergamini, Salvatore Alfieri, Imperia Nuzzolese, Elena Colombo, Arianna Ottini, Benedetta Lombardi Stocchetti, Giacomo Massa, Augusto Caraceni, Lisa Licitra, Carlo Resteghini
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Springer 2025-08-01
Subjects:	Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma Systemic anticancer treatment Palliative care Treatment timing Aggressive cancer subtypes End of life
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1007/s00432-025-06297-5