Postoperative Radiotherapy Plus Iressa or Radiotherapy Plus Cisplatin and Iressa for Advanced Head & Neck Cancer (IRESSA&H&N)
Head and Neck Cancer
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Head and Neck Cancer focused on measuring squamous cell cancer of the head & neck, Gefitinib, IRESSA, EGFR Inhibitor, EGFR-tyrosine kinase inhibitor, Subjects with histologically proven squamous cell cancer of the head & neck, Cohort 1:qualifying for postoperative radiotherapy, (pT3, pT4, pN2b, pN2c, pN3)., Cohort 2:qualifying for definite chemoradiotherapy, (Lateral oropharynx, tonsils: T1N2b-3, T2N1-3, T3any N;, Base of tongue, vallecula: T1N1-3, T2-4 any N; Oral cavity,, glottic and supraglottic larynx; Any TN1-3, T3-4 any N;, Hypopharynx: T1N1-3, T2-4 and N)
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Written informed consent
- Age over 18 years
- Histologically proven squamous cell cancer of the head & neck (SCCHN)
- Indication for postoperative Radiotherapy: pT3, pT4, pN2b, pN2c, pN3
Exclusion Criteria:
- Hypersensitivity to ZD1839 or any of the excipients of this product
- Tumour stage M1
- Co-existing malignancies diagnosed within the last 5 years. Exceptions: basal cell carcinoma, cervical cancer in situ
- Absolute neutrophil counts <1.5 x 109
Sites / Locations
- Research Site
- Research Site
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Experimental
Cohort 1
Cohort 2
post operative combination of gefinib and RT
combination of gefitinib with RT and Chemotherapy in non operated patients