Induction chemotherapy in head and neck cancer - Boon or bane?

Introduction: Although concurrent chemoradiotherapy is the standard of care for inoperable locally advanced head and neck cancer, induction chemotherapy is considered an alternative approach by head and neck oncologists worldwide.

Aims: To evaluate the response to induction chemotherapy in terms of loco-regional control and treatment-related toxicity in inoperable locally advanced head and neck cancer patients.

Materials And Methods: This prospective study was conducted on patients who received two to three cycles of induction chemotherapy.