Search Results - "Sze, Henry C.K"
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Evolution of treatment for nasopharyngeal cancer – Success and setback in the intensity-modulated radiotherapy era
Published in Radiotherapy and oncology (01-03-2014)“…Abstract Background and purpose To assess the therapeutic gains and setbacks as we evolved from the 2-dimensional radiotherapy (2DRT) to conformal…”
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RapidArc radiotherapy planning for prostate cancer: Single-arc and double-arc techniques vs. intensity-modulated radiotherapy
Published in Medical dosimetry : official journal of the American Association of Medical Dosimetrists (2012)“…Abstract RapidArc is a novel technique using arc radiotherapy aiming to achieve intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT)-quality radiotherapy plans with shorter…”
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Global Pattern of Nasopharyngeal Cancer: Correlation of Outcome With Access to Radiation Therapy
Published in International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics (01-04-2016)“…Purpose This study aimed to estimate the treatment outcome of nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC) across the world and its correlation with access to radiation therapy…”
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Current controversies in radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC)
Published in Oral oncology (01-10-2014)“…Summary Radiotherapy has a good track record in the treatment of NPC, yet the late toxicity profile and local failure rate for locally advanced disease remain…”
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Radical radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma in elderly patients: The importance of co-morbidity assessment
Published in Oral oncology (01-02-2012)“…Summary Elderly patients represent a unique challenge for radical treatment in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) because of age and co-morbid conditions. We…”
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Predictive factors and radiological features of radiation-induced cranial nerve palsy in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma following radical radiotherapy
Published in Oral oncology (01-01-2013)“…Summary Objectives To identify the key predictive factors of radiation-induced cranial nerve palsy in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). Method and…”
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Proposal for the 8th edition of the AJCC/UICC staging system for nasopharyngeal cancer in the era of intensity‐modulated radiotherapy
Published in Cancer (15-02-2016)“…BACKGROUND An accurate staging system is crucial for cancer management. Evaluations for continual suitability and improvement are needed as staging and…”
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Treatment outcomes of nasopharyngeal carcinoma in modern era after intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) in Hong Kong: A report of 3328 patients (HKNPCSG 1301 study)
Published in Oral oncology (01-02-2018)“…•Treatment outcomes of 3328 NPC patient treated with IMRT in Hong Kong.•8 year local/regional control remained promising.•Confirmed benefits of concurrent…”
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Prognostic nomogram for refining the prognostication of the proposed 8th edition of the AJCC/UICC staging system for nasopharyngeal cancer in the era of intensity‐modulated radiotherapy
Published in Cancer (01-11-2016)“…BACKGROUND The objective of this study was to develop a nomogram for refining prognostication for patients with nondisseminated nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC)…”
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NPC‐0501 trial on the value of changing chemoradiotherapy sequence, replacing 5‐fluorouracil with capecitabine, and altering fractionation for patients with advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Published in Cancer (15-08-2020)“…Background A current recommendation for the treatment of patients with locoregionally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is conventional fractionated…”
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Prospective, Multicenter, Phase 2 Trial of Induction Chemotherapy Followed by Bio-Chemoradiotherapy for Locally Advanced Recurrent Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
Published in International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics (01-03-2018)“…To evaluate, in a phase 2 study, whether induction docetaxel, cisplatin, and fluorouracil (TPF) followed by weekly docetaxel and cetuximab in concurrence with…”
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Reirradiation with intensity‐modulated radiotherapy for locally recurrent T3 to T4 nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Published in Head & neck (01-03-2017)“…ABSTRACT Background The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy and toxicities of reirradiation using intensity‐modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) in…”
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Concurrent-Adjuvant Chemoradiation Therapy for Stage III-IVB Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma—Exploration for Achieving Optimal 10-Year Therapeutic Ratio
Published in International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics (01-08-2018)“…This is an updated combined analysis of 2 randomized studies (NPC-9901 and NPC-9902 trials) to evaluate the 10-year outcome attributed to the addition…”
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Treatment outcomes of postradiation second head and neck malignancies managed by a multidisciplinary approach
Published in Head & neck (01-06-2015)“…ABSTRACT Background The purpose of this study was to report on the treatment outcomes of patients with postradiation second head and neck malignancies. Methods…”
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Chemotherapy for Nasopharyngeal Cancer: Neoadjuvant, Concomitant, and/or Adjuvant
Published in Current treatment options in oncology (01-09-2015)“…Opinion Statement Nasopharyngeal cancers are unique among other head and neck cancers, not only in epidemiology and histological characteristics, but also on…”
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