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CURRENT TREATMENT OPTIONS IN ONCOLOGY
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DOI: 10.1007/s11864-023-01080-5
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Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma; Epidermal growth factor receptor; Cetuximab; Pembrolizumab; Afatinib; Gefitinib
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EGFR is often overexpressed in HNSCC, but the clinical outcomes of EGFR-directed therapy have not been significant. Cisplatin is superior to cetuximab in curative-intent treatment, while carboplatin-based treatment is preferred for cisplatin-ineligible patients. EGFR inhibitors have a stronger role in recurrent/metastatic HNSCC, particularly for patients who have progressed on immune checkpoint inhibitors. Overall, EGFR-directed therapies have shown modest value, and the future may lie in combination therapies with immunotherapy.
Opinion StatementEpidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) is commonly overexpressed in many head and neck squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCC). With the success of EGFR inhibition in other cancer types, there was optimism for efficacy in HNSCC. Unfortunately, the clinical outcomes of EGFR-directed therapy have not provided overwhelming benefit. In the curative-intent setting, cisplatin has proven superior over cetuximab, an EGFR monoclonal antibody, in multiple large trials, and cisplatin should continue to be the treatment of choice when administered with definitive or adjuvant radiation. For cisplatin-ineligible patients, we prefer carboplatin-based treatment over cetuximab. We reserve cetuximab for a small group of patients who are eligible for radiation and systemic treatment but have contraindications to any platinum therapy. The role of EGFR inhibitors in the recurrent/metastatic setting is more robust. Although supplanted by immunotherapy as front-line treatment, cetuximab remains a meaningful second-line option for patients who have progressed on immune checkpoint inhibitors. Overall, EGFR-directed therapies have been of modest value in the treatment of both locally advanced and metastatic HNSCC. The future of EGFR-directed therapies will likely develop from exploring combination therapies, especially with immunotherapy. Early evidence suggests synergistic effects allowing for a more robust immune response, which holds promise for novel regimens in the treatment of HNSCC.
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