Study of Docetaxel in Combination With Cisplatin and 5-Fluorouracil in Locally Advanced Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck
Advanced Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck, SSCHN
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Advanced Squamous Cell Carcinoma focused on measuring Advanced Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Squamous cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck, SSCHN, Docetaxel
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Histologically or cytologically confirmed diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma of head and neck (SSCHN). At least one bi- or uni-dimensionally measurable lesion. Stage II or IV disease without evidence of distant metastasis. No previous chemotherapy, radiotherapy or surgery (other than biopsy) for SSCHN. Age greater than 18 years. ECOG performance status of 0 or 1. Life expectancy of greater than 12 weeks. Adequate bone marrow, hepatic and renal function. Normal serum calcium Exclusion Criteria: Primary tumor location in nasopharynx, nasal cavity, sinuses, or salivary glands. Patients with any non-SSCHN malignancy within 5 years of study entry, except curatively treated basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin or carcinoma in situ of the uterine cervix. Any prior treatment with chemotherapy. Prior radiotherapy to major bone marrow area (> 10% bone marrow) or to head and neck. Current peripheral neuropathy of greater than NCI grade 2. Other serious illness or medical condition Concurrent treatment with corticosteroids unless chronic treatment at low doses. Pregnant or lactating females or females of childbearing potential not employing adequate contraception.