First-line therapy for recurrent metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: every rose has its thorn

Rákkutatás · Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma

KEYNOTE-B10 (KN-B10) is a single‑arm, phase‑IV trial exploring carboplatin, paclitaxel, and pembrolizumab (CPP) as first‑line therapy for recurrent/metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (R/M HNSCC).

The trial shows that CPP provides antitumor activity similar to the standard platinum/5‑FU/pembrolizumab regimen while potentially offering a more manageable safety profile, providing a therapeutic alternative for patients whose disease is platinum‑sensitive or naïve.

Bizonyítékszint: Korai humán adat. Kis vagy feltáró emberi adat.

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