A Randomized Phase III Study of Adjuvant Radiotherapy Versus Adjuvant Radiochemotherapy in Patients With Incomplete ResectionThymoma or Thymic Carcinoma
A Randomized Phase III Study of Adjuvant Radiotherapy Versus Adjuvant Radiochemotherapy in Patients With Incomplete ResectionThymoma or Thymic Carcinoma
This study is designed to investigate whether adjuvant radiochemotherapy after incomplete resection has a better survival than adjuvant radiotherapy for thymoma or thymic carcinoma.
The previous trials have showed that radiotherapy was significantly associated with prolonged OS and chemotherapy is playing an increasing role in treatment of patients with thymoma or thymic carcinoma.However,whether patients with thymoma or thymic carcinoma could benefit from adjuvant radiochemotherapy after incomplete resection remains controversial. The purpose of this study is to investigate whether adjuvant radiochemotherapy after incomplete resection can improve survival for thymoma or thymic carcinoma.
Inclusion Criteria:
18~75 years old; Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status of 0 to 2; Pathologically confirmed ; incomplete resection (R1 or R2);have adequate bone marrow, hepatic, and renal function;Patients receive incomplete resection within 3 months; Written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
Patients with distant metastases; Patients underwent radiotherapy or chemotherapy; Patients who have malignancy history excluding carcinoma in situ of cervix in the previous five years; Active clinical pulmonary infection; Pregnant or nursing.