A triplet chemotherapy regimen of cisplatin, fluorouracil and paclitaxel for locoregionally recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma cases contraindicated for re-irradiation/surgery
Wang Yun
Wang Zhi-Qiang
Jiang Yuan-Xue
Wang Feng-Hua
Luo Hui-Yan
Liang Ying
Wang De-Shen
Li Yu-hong
· 2016
期刊名称:
Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy
2016 年
17 卷
12 期
摘要:
ABSTRACT: Objective: Salvage treatment for locoregionally recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma remains a significant challenge. The present study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy, toxicity and prognostic factors of a triplet chemotherapy regimen involving cisplatin, fluorouracil and paclitaxel (TPF) for locoregionally recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) cases contraindicated for re-irradiation/surgery. Methods: Patients with locoregionally recurrent NPC unsuitable for re-irradiation/surgery were treated with TPF therapy. The chemotherapy drugs were administered as follows: 135??mg/m