Filgrastim; GCSF; head and neck cancers; radiotherapy; hypofractionation; oral mucositis; dysphagia
Abstract :
[en] A pilot study was conducted in order to investigate the possible influence of GCSF on acute radiotherapy oral side effects. Among irradiated oral cavity and oropharynx cancer patients , both grades of mucositis and dysphagia were significantly decreased as compared to controls receiving conventional support. GCSF might improve compliance to radiotherapy in such clinical conditions.
Disciplines :
Oncology
Author, co-author :
Deneufbourg, Jean-Marie ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département des sciences cliniques > Radiothérapie
Piret, Pascal ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département des sciences cliniques > Radiothérapie
Boniver, Fabienne; ULiège - Université de Liège > Département des Sciences cliniques > Service de Radiothérapie
Colette, Maryvonne; ULiège - Université de Liège > Département des Sciences cliniques > Service de Radiothérapie
Language :
English
Title :
Possible role of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (Filgastrim) in the management of radiation induced oral mucositis and dysphagia
Publication date :
25 January 1997
Number of pages :
1
Event name :
Belgian Association for Cancer Research Meeting
Event organizer :
Belgian Association for Cancer Research ABEC
Event place :
Liège, Belgium
Event date :
25 janvier 1997
By request :
Yes
Audience :
International
Peer reviewed :
Peer reviewed
Commentary :
Communication poster published in Book of Abstracts 15th ABEC meeting 1997 ref. 19 Scientific Secretary : Pector, JC ; Chairman : Boniver, J.
