Head and Neck Cancer in Children: A Retrospective Study

Launched by ASSIUT UNIVERSITY · Sep 21, 2015

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying head and neck cancer in children to better understand how different types of these cancers affect young patients. The researchers want to gather information about the characteristics of the tumors, where they commonly occur, and how well patients respond to treatment. The study is being conducted at the South Egypt Cancer Institute, which is a major center for cancer care in Upper Egypt.

To participate in this trial, patients must be under 19 years old and diagnosed with a primary malignant tumor in the head and neck area. Unfortunately, patients over 18 or those with certain types of cancer, like those starting in the bone marrow or central nervous system, cannot participate. If eligible, participants can expect to share their medical history and treatment experiences, which will help doctors learn more about these cancers and improve future care for young patients.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patients whose age less than 19 years.
• • Patients diagnosed with a primary malignant tumor of the head \& neck.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patients whose age more than 18 years.
• • Patients diagnosed with a malignant disease primarily arising from the bone marrow.
• • Patients diagnosed with tumors of the central nervous system.
• • Patients diagnosed with retinoblastoma.