Journal of Cancer Treatment and Research

Volume 2, Issue 4, July 2014

  • Outcome of Chemotherapy for Adult Soft Tissue Sarcomas in Jos, North Central Nigeria

    Misauno M. A., Ode M.B., Shitta A.H., Nwadiaro H.C.

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 4, July 2014
    Pages: 33-36
    Received: Jun. 28, 2014
    Accepted: Jul. 21, 2014
    Published: Aug. 10, 2014
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    Abstract: Background: Soft tissue sarcomas (STS) have a poor response to chemotherapy and reports have documented a 20% response rate. Chemotherapeutic regimens have evolved from the use of multiple drug combinations which were thought to be more efficacious, to high doses of single agent chemotherapy and targeted therapies. Predicting the response to chemot... Show More
  • Comparative Study of Gemcitabine Versus Cisplatin Concurrent with Radiotherapy for Locally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer

    Elsayed M Ali, Emad Eldin Nabil, Ashraf Elyamany, Ahmed M. Maklad, Ahmed Gaber Abdelraheem

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 4, July 2014
    Pages: 37-44
    Received: Aug. 04, 2014
    Accepted: Aug. 20, 2014
    Published: Aug. 30, 2014
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    Abstract: PURPOSE: In our study we compared low-dose gemcitabine-based chemoradiotherapy with cisplatin-based chemoradiotherapy as regards response rate, survival and toxicity profile in locally advanced head and neck cancer. Methodology: sixty patients with locally advanced head and neck cancer were included in this prospective comparative randomized study,... Show More