Critical remarks on the chemotherapy of squamous cell carcinomas of the oropharynx
Arnhold-Schneider, M.; Polyzoidis, T.
Hno 35(11): 468-471
1987
ISSN/ISBN: 0017-6192 PMID: 3692932 Document Number: 293820
The results of chemotherapy for T3 and T4 squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx treated by chemotherapy, surgery and irradiation (n = 19), or by surgery plus irradiation (n = 28) were analysed. The two groups were similar as regards site and extent of the tumour, but the first group had a much worse prognosis. The selection of the patients, the method and results of therapy are described. The probable reasons for the failure of the chemotherapy are discussed.