What is your preferred systemic therapy in combination with radiation therapy for cisplatin-ineligible head and neck cancer patients?
Answer from: Medical Oncologist at Academic Institution
My assumption is that you are referring to q3 weekly cisplatin. Option 1 would be to use weekly instead. Option 2 would be weekly paclitaxel/carboplatin. Weekly docetaxel is also an option from RTOG 0234. Option 3 is for an elderly patient (where myelosuppression is a real concern) who h...