Table 4.
Comparisons of previous studies
| Study | Chemotherapy protocol (radiation dose) | No. of patients | Disease control rate (CR+PR, %) | Overall survival (%) | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Present study | Cisplatin 30 mg/m2 at days 1, 8 and 15 every 4 wk during RT (70-72 Gy) | 35 | 94.30 | 51.2 (3 yr) | IVa |
| Homma et al. (2011) [15] | Weekly cisplatin 40 mg/m2 on 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7 of RT (70 Gy) | 53 | 100 | 93.7 (2 yr) | II-IV |
| Kose et al. (2011) [18] | Weekly cisplatin 30 mg/m2 during RT (50-70 Gy) | 32 | - | 75.0 (3 yr) | II-IV |
| Otty et al. (2011) [17] | Cisplatin 40 mg/m2 for 6 wk | 62 | 88.70 | 64.5 (3 yr) | II-IV |
CR, complete response; PR, partial response; RT, radiation therapy.