Induction plus concurrent chemoradiotherapy versus concurrent chemoradiotherapy in elderly patients with locoregionally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma

The effectiveness and safety of induction chemotherapy (IC) followed by concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) in elderly patients with locoregionally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinomas (LANPCs) remain subjects of debate. This study evaluated the efficacy of IC+CCRT compared to CCRT alone in elderly LANPC patients.