Chemotherapy in combination with radiotherapy for definitive-intent treatment of stage II-IVA nasopharyngeal carcinoma: CSCO and ASCO guideline Guidelines
| Authors: | Chen, Y. P.; Ismaila, N.; Chua, M. L. K.; Colevas, A. D.; Haddad, R.; Huang, S. H.; Wee, J. T. S.; Whitley, A. C.; Yi, J. L.; Yom, S. S.; Chan, A. T. C.; Hu, C. S.; Lang, J. Y.; Le, Q. T.; Lee, A. W. M.; Lee, N.; Lin, J. C.; Ma, B.; Morgan, T. J.; Shah, J.; Sun, Y.; Ma, J. |
| Title: | Chemotherapy in combination with radiotherapy for definitive-intent treatment of stage II-IVA nasopharyngeal carcinoma: CSCO and ASCO guideline |
| Abstract: | PURPOSE The aim of this joint guideline is to provide evidence-based recommendations to practicing physicians and other healthcare providers on definitive-intent chemoradiotherapy for patients with stage II-IVA nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). METHODS The Chinese Society of Clinical Oncology (CSCO) and ASCO convened an expert panel of radiation oncology, medical oncology, surgery, and advocacy representatives. The literature search included systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and randomized controlled trials published from 1990 through 2020. Outcomes of interest included survival, distant and locoregional disease control, and quality of life. Expert panel members used this evidence and informal consensus to develop evidence-based guideline recommendations. RESULTS The literature search identified 108 relevant studies to inform the evidence base for this guideline. Five overarching clinical questions were addressed, which included subquestions on radiotherapy (RT), chemotherapy sequence, and concurrent, induction, and adjuvant chemotherapy options. RECOMMENDATIONS Evidence-based recommendations were developed to address aspects of care related to chemotherapy in combination with RT for the definitive-intent treatment of stage II to IVA NPC. © 2021 by American Society of Clinical Oncology |
| Journal Title: | Journal of Clinical Oncology |
| Volume: | 39 |
| Issue: | 7 |
| ISSN: | 0732-183X |
| Publisher: | American Society of Clinical Oncology |
| Date Published: | 2021-03-01 |
| Start Page: | 840 |
| End Page: | 859 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1200/jco.20.03237 |
| PUBMED: | 33405943 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | Article -- Export Date: 1 April 2021 -- Source: Scopus |
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