Radiation-Induced OME: Bacterial Colonization Elevates Early Recurrence Risk Yet Lacks Long-Term Prognostic Value
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Radiation-Induced OME: Bacterial Colonization Elevates Early Recurrence Risk Yet Lacks Long-Term Prognostic Value

Radiation-induced otitis media with effusion (RI-OME) shows heightened bacterial colonization with opportunistic pathogens. Although microbial presence predicts early recurrence (≤4 weeks post-tympanocentesis), it does not independently influence 24-week outcomes, questioning the role of antibacterial prophylaxis in NPC survivors.
Intensity-Modulated Proton Therapy Reduces Acute Toxicity While Maintaining Oncologic Equivalence in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma: A Five-Year Case-Control Analysis
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Intensity-Modulated Proton Therapy Reduces Acute Toxicity While Maintaining Oncologic Equivalence in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma: A Five-Year Case-Control Analysis

A case-control study comparing IMPT and IMRT for nasopharyngeal carcinoma shows that IMPT significantly reduces grade 2+ acute toxicities without compromising long-term survival or local-regional control, suggesting a superior therapeutic index during the acute treatment phase.
Izalontamab Brengitecan Doubles Response Rates Versus Chemotherapy in Heavily Pretreated Recurrent or Metastatic Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
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Izalontamab Brengitecan Doubles Response Rates Versus Chemotherapy in Heavily Pretreated Recurrent or Metastatic Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma

A phase 3 randomized trial in China showed the EGFR/HER3 bispecific antibody‑drug conjugate izalontamab brengitecan produced a 54.6% objective response rate versus 27.0% with chemotherapy in heavily pretreated recurrent or metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma, though hematologic toxicity was substantial.
Comparative Efficacy of Induction-Concurrent Versus Concurrent-Adjuvant Chemoradiotherapy in High-Risk N2-N3 Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma: Insights from a Phase 3 Randomized Trial
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Comparative Efficacy of Induction-Concurrent Versus Concurrent-Adjuvant Chemoradiotherapy in High-Risk N2-N3 Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma: Insights from a Phase 3 Randomized Trial

A phase 3 trial showed no significant difference in 3-year progression-free survival between induction-concurrent and concurrent-adjuvant chemoradiotherapy in treating high-risk N2-N3 nasopharyngeal carcinoma, with both regimens exhibiting manageable safety profiles.