Reply: Surgery vs chemoRT for locally advanced operable head and neck cancers
2006
Surgery vs Chemotherapy for Head and Neck Cancers
Editorial
Author Information
Author(s): Soo K C, Wee J, Tan E H
Primary Institution: National Cancer Centre Singapore
Hypothesis
Is there a difference in survival between surgery with postoperative radiotherapy and chemoradiotherapy for advanced head and neck cancers?
Conclusion
There was no statistical difference in survival between surgery with postoperative radiotherapy and concurrent chemoradiotherapy.
Supporting Evidence
- The study was important as it was the first to compare these two treatment methods for advanced head and neck cancers.
- Many oncologists still consider surgery with adjuvant radiotherapy as the standard practice.
Takeaway
The study found that surgery and chemotherapy work similarly for treating advanced head and neck cancers, so doctors can choose either option.
Limitations
The study had a low accrual rate, which may have affected the results.
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