Treatment results of pediatric nasopharyngeal carcinoma, NCI, Cairo University experience
Conclusion Radio-chemotherapy management for pediatric NPC resulted in comparable treatment outcomes with tolerable late effects. Response adapted radio-chemotherapy regimens in addition to the potential use of IMRT should be recommended to decrease treatment related side effects. Prolonged OAP of RT⩾50days and low Hb level were encountered as adverse prognostic factors; findings that need further investigation.
Source: Journal of the Egyptian National Cancer Institute - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
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