Cancer Research, Statistics, and Treatment (Nov 2024)

Indian clinical practice consensus guidelines for the management of locoregional hypopharyngeal cancer - Update 2023

  • HS Darling,
  • K Govind Babu,
  • Vanita Noronha,
  • Pankaj Chaturvedi,
  • Moni Kuriakose,
  • Praveen Birur,
  • Ashish Kaushal,
  • Abhishek Mahajan,
  • Manish Singhal,
  • Munish Gairola,
  • Sumit Goyal,
  • Vijay M Patil,
  • Vishal Rao,
  • Goura K Rath,
  • Prabhash Kumar

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4103/crst.crst_121_24
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 7, no. Suppl 2
pp. S50 – S53

Abstract

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Hypopharyngeal cancer usually presents at a locally advanced stage. Almost all patients are treated with a curative intent. As surgical approaches are functionally and cosmetically morbid, nonsurgical modalities are preferred. This review emphasizes a comprehensive diagnosis workflow, the integration of less toxic induction chemotherapy regimens, and a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. It aims to optimize treatment outcomes while preserving quality of life, particularly in the Indian healthcare context.

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