Oral Vinorelbine as Induction Chemotherapy Followed Concomitant Chemoradiotherapy

Vinorelbine (NVB) + CDDP is considered a standard trt in induction or concomitantly with RT (Vokes, Fournel, Krzakowski). NVBo simplifies the administration of trt and provides the same efficacy as intravenous NVB (NVBiv). In order to assess this and to improve the tolerance, a trial was started with NVBiv and NVBo + CDDP as induction followed by a fractionated administration of NVBo + CDDP during RT.