Archive:: Journal of Cancer Treatment and Research:: Science Publishing Group

Volume 2, Issue 4, July 2014

Outcome of Chemotherapy for Adult Soft Tissue Sarcomas in Jos, North Central Nigeria

Misauno M. A., Ode M.B., Shitta A.H., Nwadiaro H.C.

Issue: Volume 2, Issue 4, July 2014

Pages: 33-36

Received: 28 June 2014

Accepted: 21 July 2014

Published: 10 August 2014

DOI: 10.11648/j.jctr.20140204.11

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Abstract: Background: Soft tissue sarcomas (STS) have a poor response to chemotherapy and reports have documented a 20% response rate. Chemotherapeutic regimens have evolved from the use of multiple drug combinations which were thought to be more efficacious, to high doses of single agent chemotherapy and targeted therapies. Predicting the response to chemot... Show More

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Comparative Study of Gemcitabine Versus Cisplatin Concurrent with Radiotherapy for Locally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer

Elsayed M Ali, Emad Eldin Nabil, Ashraf Elyamany, Ahmed M. Maklad, Ahmed Gaber Abdelraheem

Issue: Volume 2, Issue 4, July 2014

Pages: 37-44

Received: 4 August 2014

Accepted: 20 August 2014

Published: 30 August 2014

DOI: 10.11648/j.jctr.20140204.12

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Abstract: PURPOSE: In our study we compared low-dose gemcitabine-based chemoradiotherapy with cisplatin-based chemoradiotherapy as regards response rate, survival and toxicity profile in locally advanced head and neck cancer. Methodology: sixty patients with locally advanced head and neck cancer were included in this prospective comparative randomized study,... Show More

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