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

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a rare malignancy that poses significant treatment challenges, particularly in the context of curative intent. This updated guideline consolidates contemporary evidence and clinical practices tailored to the Indian healthcare landscape. It emphasizes a multidiscipli...

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Published in:Cancer research, statistics, and treatment (Online) statistics, and treatment (Online), 2024-11, Vol.7 (Suppl 2), p.S64-S68
Main Authors: Darling, HS, Noronha, Vanita, Babu, K Govind, Chaturvedi, Pankaj, Kuriakose, Moni, Birur, Praveen, Kaushal, Ashish, Singhal, Manish, Gairola, Munish, Goyal, Sumit, Mahajan, Abhishek, Patil, M Vijay, Rao, Vishal, Rath, Goura Kishore, Kumar, Prabhash
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Language:English
Subjects:
chemotherapy
nasopharyngeal carcinoma
radiotherapy
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Summary:Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a rare malignancy that poses significant treatment challenges, particularly in the context of curative intent. This updated guideline consolidates contemporary evidence and clinical practices tailored to the Indian healthcare landscape. It emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach to diagnosis and treatment, incorporating advances in chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and supportive care. Key recommendations include the use of induction chemotherapy for locoregionally advanced cases, detailed risk stratification, and specific management strategies for recurrent and metastatic disease, all aimed at improving patient outcomes.
ISSN:2590-3233
2590-3225
DOI:10.4103/crst.crst_126_24