Intensity-modulated radiation combined with Delisheng injection for naspharyngeal carcinoma.
- Author:
Dang ZHAO
1
;
Xing-jing LIU
;
Qiang XIE
;
Zuo-ping HUANG
;
Bing-xin ZOU
;
Yong-bin GE
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adult; Aged; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell; therapy; Combined Modality Therapy; Drugs, Chinese Herbal; administration & dosage; therapeutic use; Female; Humans; Injections; Male; Middle Aged; Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms; therapy; Phytotherapy; Radiotherapy, Intensity-Modulated; methods; Treatment Outcome
- From: Journal of Southern Medical University 2006;26(6):874-875
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of intensity-modulated radiation therapy(IMRT) combined with Delisheng injection for treatment of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC).
METHODSSixty-six patients with pathologically confirmed NPC (stage II and III) were randomized into therapeutic group and control group. Patients in the therapeutic group were treated with Delisheng injection in addition to IMRT and those in the control group with IMRT alone.
RESULTSNo significant difference in the response rate occurred between the two groups. The incidence of adverse effects was significantly lower in the therapeutic group than in the control group, and the humoral immunity was improved in the former.
CONCLUSIONDelisheng injection can decrease the side effects of IMRT and improve humoral immunity in NPC patients.
