Chemotherapy comparison for advanced nasopharyngeal cancer
Part of Cancer, Ear, nose & throat, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial compares two different chemotherapy combinations given before radiation for nasopharyngeal cancer. It is for patients with advanced but not metastatic disease who are in good overall health.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You have a specific type of nasopharyngeal cancer (called differentiated or undifferentiated non-keratinizing carcinoma)
- Your cancer is at a certain stage (T4 with any N, or N2-3 with any T)
- You are in good general health (able to do light work or fully active)
- Your blood counts and kidney/liver function are within normal limits
- You agree to use effective birth control if you or your partner could become pregnant
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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