Epirubicin, cisplatin and protracted venous infusion 5-Fluorouracil chemotherapy for advanced salivary adenoid cystic carcinoma
PJ Ross, EM Teoh, RP A'hern, PH Rhys-Evans… - Clinical Oncology, 2009 - Elsevier
AIMS: Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is a rare tumour that usually arises in the salivary
glands. Initial management is surgery often combined with adjuvant radiotherapy.
Chemotherapy is reserved for treatment of symptomatic recurrence. We evaluated the
combination of epirubicin, cisplatin and protracted venous infusion 5-fluorouracil (ECF) in
the management of ACC. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Patients referred for treatment of
advanced, symptomatic ACC were considered. The drugs given were epirubicin 50mg/m2 3 …
glands. Initial management is surgery often combined with adjuvant radiotherapy.
Chemotherapy is reserved for treatment of symptomatic recurrence. We evaluated the
combination of epirubicin, cisplatin and protracted venous infusion 5-fluorouracil (ECF) in
the management of ACC. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Patients referred for treatment of
advanced, symptomatic ACC were considered. The drugs given were epirubicin 50mg/m2 3 …