Study of Amifostine and IMRT for Protecting Salivary Glands in Head and Neck Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Head and Neck Cancer
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Pathologically confirmed squamous cell cancer of the head and neck Eligible sites: oral cavity, oropharynx, hypopharynx, larynx. Patients requiring postoperative IMRT. KPS > 70%. Patient has signed specific protocol consent prior to registration. Calcium test within normal limits. No previous malignancy except for non-melanoma skin cancer or cancer not of head and neck and controlled for at least 5 years. Labs completed with 30 days of registration (CBC & platelet, Ca++, Alk phos, SGOT, Bili, albumin) CXR and CT simulation. Liver CT if alk phos, SGOT, or bili elevated. Bone scan if elevated alk phos Exclusion Criteria: Metastatic disease. Patient using Salagen or concurrent chemotherapy. Previous XRT for head and neck tumors. Active untreated infection.