Randomised phase II study with cetuximab in combination with 5-FU and cisplatin or carboplatin versus cetuximab in combination with paclitaxel and carboplatin for treatment of patients with relapsed or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (CETMET trial).

Abstract

6032Background: Platinum-based chemotherapy with cetuximab is the standard of care for relapsed or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN). The aim of this trial was to inve...