scholarly journals RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS OF NIMOTUZUMAB VS CHEMOTHERAPY IN LOCALLY ADVANCED HEAD AND NECK SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA PATIENTS RECEIVING CONCURRENT RADIOTHERAPY

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rakesh Sharma ◽  
Suresh Attili ◽  
Mallik Singaraju ◽  
Dattatreya Palanki
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Squamous Cell ◽  
Locally Advanced ◽  
Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Retrospective Data ◽  
Standard Format

Background: In advanced malignancies, it is important to ensure that the quality of life is not comprised, when treating the disease. Therfore there is immense need for the data on the QOL parameters for the newer agents/indications. In view of the paucity of data for the Nimotuzumab, we thought of conducting a retrospective data analysis in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma Methods: This is a multi institutional, two arm retrospective data collection exercise done in subjects with head and neck cancer stage III or less receiving radical radiotherapy(IMRT) with either nimotuzumab or chemotherapy (weekly cisplatin) between 2015-2018 with three years follow up.  Standard format for the QOL (a part of dissertation thesis by PG) was used for analysis along with demographics and outcome in terms of clinical data and survival. Results: During the study period a total of 84 subjects were meeting the criteria for the study and the case records were retrived with 1:1 case/control (matched population) for stage, age and other variables. Response rate was higher in the Nimotuzumab arm (86% versus 81%; P=NS).. No differences were observed in median progression-free survival and overall survival. Nimotuzimab had better TWIST score of 653+238vs 508+173 (Mean+ SD) days and better overall QOL score improvement 4.6+1.5 vs 3.1+1.3 points(Mean+ SD)compared to the cisplatin arm Conclusions: The results indicate that, though more expensive, the Nimotuzumab scores over the conventional cisplatin (weekly) in terms of better response rates, Quality of life TWIST score and ease of administration. However retrospective nature of the data nd the subject selection bias remain a major challenge for this study, which can be addressed in future prospective trials. Keywords: concurrent, nimotuzumab, chemotherapy , head and neck caners

scholarly journals Quality of Life With Pembrolizumab for Recurrent and/or Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma: KEYNOTE-040

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin J Harrington ◽  
Denis Soulières ◽  
Christophe Le Tourneau ◽  
Jose Dinis ◽  
Lisa F Licitra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Squamous Cell ◽  
Standard Of Care ◽  
Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Abstract Background Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) affects health-related quality of life (HRQoL); few treatments have demonstrated clinically meaningful HRQoL benefit. KEYNOTE-040 evaluated pembrolizumab vs standard of care (SOC) in patients with recurrent and/or metastatic HNSCC whose disease recurred or progressed after platinum-containing regimen. Methods Patients received pembrolizumab 200 mg or SOC (methotrexate, docetaxel, or cetuximab). Exploratory HRQoL analyses used European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) 30 quality-of-life, EORTC 35-question quality-of-life head and neck cancer-specific module, and EuroQoL 5-dimensions questionnaires. Results The HRQoL population comprised 469 patients (pembrolizumab = 241, SOC = 228). HRQoL compliance for patients in the study at week 15 was 75.3% (116 of 154) for pembrolizumab and 74.6% (85 of 114) for SOC. The median time to deterioration in global health status (GHS) and QoL scores were 4.8 months with pembrolizumab and 2.8 months with SOC (hazard ratio = 0.79, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.59 to 1.05). At week 15, GHS / QoL scores were stable for pembrolizumab (least squares mean [LSM] = 0.39, 95% CI = –3.00 to 3.78) but worsened for SOC (LSM = −5.86, 95% CI = −9.68 to −2.04); the LSM between-group difference was 6.25 points (95% CI = 1.32 to 11.18; nominal 2-sided P = .01). A greater difference in the LSM for GHS / QoL score occurred with pembrolizumab vs docetaxel (10.23, 95% CI = 3.15 to 17.30) compared with pembrolizumab vs methotrexate (6.21, 95% CI = −4.57 to 16.99) or pembrolizumab vs cetuximab (−1.44, 95% CI = −11.43 to 8.56). Pembrolizumab-treated patients had stable functioning and symptoms at week 15, with no notable differences from SOC. Conclusions GHS / QoL scores were stable with pembrolizumab but declined with SOC in patients at week 15, supporting the clinically meaningful benefit of pembrolizumab in recurrent and/or metastatic HNSCC.

scholarly journals Assessing Preferences in Patients with Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Phase I and II of Questionnaire Development

Cancers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (12) ◽  
pp. 3577
Author(s):  
Pierluigi Bonomo ◽  
Alice Maruelli ◽  
Calogero Saieva ◽  
Katherine Taylor ◽  
Susanne Singer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Squamous Cell ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Team Approach

Shared-decision making for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is challenged by the difficulty to integrate the patient perception of value within the framework of a multidisciplinary team approach. The aim of this study was to develop a questionnaire to assess the preferences of HNSCC patients with respect to the disease trajectory, expected treatment, and toxicities. In accordance with the standardized EORTC Quality of Life Group’s methodology for the development of quality of life modules, a phase 1–2 study was envisaged. Following a systematic review of the literature, a consolidated list of 28 issues was administered through a semi-structured interview to 111 patients from 7 institutions in 5 countries. Overall, “cure of disease”, “survival”, and “trusting in health care professionals” were the 3 most common priorities, being chosen by 87.3%, 73.6% and 59.1% of patients, respectively. When assessing the correlation with the treatment subgroup, the issue of “being thoroughly and sincerely informed about treatments’ efficacy and survival expectation” was highly prevalent in an independent manner (71.4%, 75% and 90% of patients in the follow-up, palliative and curative subgroups, respectively). Based on prespecified scoring criteria, a 24-item list was generated. Pending clinical applicability, further testing and validation of the questionnaire are warranted.

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