Hydroxyurea with continuous infusion paclitaxel, 5-fluorouracil, and concomitant radiotherapy for poor-prognosis head and neck cancer

Semin Oncol. 1995 Jun;22(3 Suppl 6):47-52.

Abstract

Concomitant chemoradiotherapy holds promise in the therapy of advanced head and neck cancer. We have previously reported on the combination of 5-fluorouracil, hydroxyurea, and concomitant chemoradiotherapy administered on an alternate-week basis. In this ongoing study, we are testing the feasibility of adding continuous-infusion paclitaxel (Taxol; Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, Princeton, NJ) to this combination. Background information and early clinical data are presented.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / administration & dosage
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use*
  • Clinical Trials as Topic
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Fluorouracil / administration & dosage
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Humans
  • Hydroxyurea / administration & dosage
  • Infusions, Intravenous
  • Paclitaxel / administration & dosage

Substances

  • Paclitaxel
  • Fluorouracil
  • Hydroxyurea