1984
Predictive factors for tumor response to preoperative chemotherapy in patients with head and neck squamous carcinoma: The head and neck contracts program
Wolf G, Makuch R, Baker S. Predictive factors for tumor response to preoperative chemotherapy in patients with head and neck squamous carcinoma: The head and neck contracts program. Cancer 1984, 54: 2869-2877. PMID: 6208993, DOI: 10.1002/1097-0142(19841215)54:12<2869::aid-cncr2820541210>3.0.co;2-n.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSquamous cell carcinomaTumor responsePartial responsePreoperative chemotherapyComplete responseResponse rateTumor characteristicsCell carcinomaHigh tumor response ratesNeck squamous cell carcinomaNodal response ratesResectable stage IIIPatient performance statusPrimary tumor responseTumor response rateNational Cancer Institute trialsNeck squamous carcinomaVariety of patientsLarynx/Preoperative cisplatinChemotherapy regimenIntensive chemotherapyUntreated patientsAdvanced headPerformance status
1981
Preoperative Cisplatin and Bleomycin Therapy in Head and Neck Squamous Carcinoma: Prognostic Factors for Tumor Response
Baker S, Makuch R, Wolf G. Preoperative Cisplatin and Bleomycin Therapy in Head and Neck Squamous Carcinoma: Prognostic Factors for Tumor Response. JAMA Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery 1981, 107: 683-689. PMID: 6170283, DOI: 10.1001/archotol.1981.00790470031008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary tumorInduction chemotherapyPreoperative cisplatinPartial responseComplete responseRegional adenopathyResectable stage IIISquamous cell carcinomaNational Cancer Institute trialsNeck squamous carcinomaPretreatment patientsPrognostic factorsBleomycin therapyNeck nodesSquamous carcinomaTumor characteristicsCell carcinomaPrognostic indicatorTumor responseRegional nodesBleomycin sulfateOral cavityStage IIIResponse rateChemotherapy