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A phase I/II trial of gefitinib and radiotherapy in patients with locally advanced inoperable squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck.
Anti-cancer drugs - 1 Aug 2008
Caponigro Francesco, Romano Carmen, Milano Amalia, Solla Raffaele, Franchin Giovanni, Adamo Vincenzo, Mari Ettore, Morrica Brunello, Pepe Stefano
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Two different doses of gefitinib, administered along with standard radiation therapy, were tested in locally advanced inoperable head and neck cancer with the aim of finding the maximum tolerated dose and assessing the toxicity and activity of the combination. The standard '3+3' design was used for the phase I study. Radiation therapy was given according to conventional dose and schedule. Gefitinib dose...
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