Indian clinical practice consensus guidelines for the management of recurrent, persistent, or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of head-and-neck – Update 2024
ABSTRACT Head-and-neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) remains a significant public health concern, particularly in India, where its incidence is disproportionately high due to risk factors such as tobacco and alcohol use. The updated guidelines for the management of HNSCC reflect a comprehensive review of current evidence and practices tailored to the Indian context. These emphasize a multidisciplinary approach and the integration of novel therapeutic modalities, including immune checkpoint inhibitors and metronomic chemotherapy. Enhanced diagnostic protocols and a focus on supportive care underscore the commitment to improving patient outcomes and quality of life. This update aims to provide healthcare professionals with clear, evidence-based recommendations that address the unique challenges faced by patients with HNSCC in India.
Authors
- Munish Gairola
- Vijay Patil (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7691-3995)
- Manish Singhal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-5487-2936)
- Praveen Birur (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5287-8323)
- HS Darling (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7557-0292)
- Pankaj Chaturvedi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3520-1342)
- Moni Abraham Kuriakose (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4229-752X)
- Abhishek Mahajan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6606-6537)
- Kumar Prabhash (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8858-5004)
- Sumit Goyal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8678-0680)
- Vishal Rao
- K. Govind Babu
- Vanita Noronha
- Goura Kishore Rath
- Ashish Kaushal
Institutions
- Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals (IN)
- Homi Bhabha National Institute (IN)
- Tata Memorial Hospital (IN)
- P. D. Hinduja Hospital and Medical Research Centre (IN)
- Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre (IN)
- Mazumdar Shaw Medical Centre (IN)
- HCG Cancer Hospital (IN)
- KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research (IN)
- HCG Cancer Centre (IN)
- Command Hospital Air Force (IN)
- Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (IN)
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cancer Research Statistics and Treatment
- Published
- 2025-10-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4103/crst.crst_111_25
- Primary Topic
- Head and Neck Cancer Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00