For the first time in 45 years, a new drug
effective in the treatment for head and neck cancer has been approved by The Food and Drug Administration, FDA. Erbitux,
cetuximab, will be administered in combination with radiation therapy to treat patients with squamous cell cancer of
the head and neck that can not be removed by surgery, and for use alone to treat patients whose head and neck cancer
has metastasized after chemotherapy has failed to bring about a favorable outcome. In the 1950's, methotrexate was the
last drug approved to treat head and neck cancer. Standard cancer statistics estimate that there are about 29,000 new
cases of head and neck cancer diagnosed every year in the United States.Note: The contents of this blog are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice or substitute for professional care. For medical emergencies, dial 911!
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First time in 45 years new drug for head and neck cancers
For the first time in 45 years, a new drug
effective in the treatment for head and neck cancer has been approved by The Food and Drug Administration, FDA. Erbitux,
cetuximab, will be administered in combination with radiation therapy to treat patients with squamous cell cancer of
the head and neck that can not be removed by surgery, and for use alone to treat patients whose head and neck cancer
has metastasized after chemotherapy has failed to bring about a favorable outcome. In the 1950's, methotrexate was the
last drug approved to treat head and neck cancer. Standard cancer statistics estimate that there are about 29,000 new
cases of head and neck cancer diagnosed every year in the United States.
