1126PTreatment outcomes of head and neck cancer patients 70 years and older receiving different chemo-radiation combinations
ConclusionsCRT can be administered to a selected elderly population with HNSCC. Single agent CB was associated with worse outcomes. CE seems to be related to a higher rate of long term PEG dependence.Legal entity responsible for the studyThe Ohio State University, James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute.FundingHas not received any funding.DisclosureAll authors have declared no conflicts of interest.
Source: Annals of Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
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