Indian clinical practice consensus guidelines for the management of locoregional hypopharyngeal cancer - Update 2023

Hypopharyngeal cancer usually presents at a locally advanced stage. Almost all patients are treated with a curative intent. As surgical approaches are functionally and cosmetically morbid, nonsurgical modalities are preferred. This review emphasizes a comprehensive diagnosis workflow, the integratio...

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Published in:Cancer research, statistics, and treatment (Online) statistics, and treatment (Online), 2024-11, Vol.7 (Suppl 2), p.S50-S53
Main Authors: Darling, HS, Babu, K Govind, Noronha, Vanita, Chaturvedi, Pankaj, Kuriakose, Moni, Birur, Praveen, Kaushal, Ashish, Mahajan, Abhishek, Singhal, Manish, Gairola, Munish, Goyal, Sumit, Patil, Vijay M, Rao, Vishal, Rath, Goura K, Kumar, Prabhash
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Language:English
Subjects:
chemotherapy
hypopharyngeal cancer
radiotherapy
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Summary:Hypopharyngeal cancer usually presents at a locally advanced stage. Almost all patients are treated with a curative intent. As surgical approaches are functionally and cosmetically morbid, nonsurgical modalities are preferred. This review emphasizes a comprehensive diagnosis workflow, the integration of less toxic induction chemotherapy regimens, and a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. It aims to optimize treatment outcomes while preserving quality of life, particularly in the Indian healthcare context.
ISSN:2590-3233
2590-3225
DOI:10.4103/crst.crst_121_24