Research Article | DOI: https://doi.org/10.31579/2690-4861/1157
Affiliated to Radiation Oncology Department of Sarojini Naidu Medical College, Agra.
*Corresponding Author: Shivani Malik, Affiliated to Radiation Oncology Department of Sarojini Naidu Medical College, Agra.
Citation: Shivani Malik, Ashok K. Arya, (2026), Optimizing Palliative Radiotherapy in Incurable Head and Neck Cancer: A Prospective Comparison of Quad Shot and Christie Regimens, International Journal of Clinical Case Reports and Reviews, 37(4); DOI:10.31579/2690-4861/1157
Copyright: © 2026, Shivani Malik. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
Received: 31 August 2026 | Accepted: 23 September 2026 | Published: 12 October 2026
Keywords: head and neck squamous cell carcinoma; palliative radiotherapy; hypofractionated radiotherapy; quad shot regimen; christie schedule; quality of life
Background: Patients with locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (LAHNSCC) unsuitable for curative treatment require effective palliative therapy aimed at symptom relief and quality-of-life (QOL) improvement. This study compared two hypo fractionated palliative radiotherapy regimens: the Quad Shot and Christie schedules.
Methods: In this prospective randomized comparative interventional study, seventy eligible patients were randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to receive either the Quad Shot regimen (Arm A) or the Christie schedule (Arm B) using simple randomization by draw of lots. Radiotherapy was delivered using a Cobalt-60 teletherapy unit. Tumor response, toxicities, performance status, and QOL were assessed using the University of Washington Quality of Life Questionnaire Version 4.
Results: Both regimens achieved comparable tumor response rates, with partial response observed in most patients. The Christie schedule demonstrated a higher nodal complete response rate. Toxicities were generally manageable, although grade 3 mucositis was more frequent in the Christie arm. Significant post-treatment improvement in performance status and multiple QOL domains was noted in both groups. Median overall survival was slightly higher with the Christie schedule.
Conclusion: Both Quad Shot and Christie schedules are effective hypofractionated palliative radiotherapy regimens for incurable locally advanced HNSCC. While the Christie schedule showed a trend toward better nodal response and survival, the Quad Shot regimen offers the advantage of shorter treatment duration, making it a practical option for selected patients.
Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is one of the most common malignancies worldwide and remains a major public health challenge, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.[1,2] According to GLOBOCAN estimates, more than one million new cases of head and neck cancers are diagnosed annually, with India contributing substantially to the global disease burden.[1–3] The high incidence of HNSCC in India is largely attributed to the widespread use of tobacco in both smoked and smokeless forms, betel (areca) nut chewing, alcohol consumption, poor oral hygiene, nutritional deficiencies, delayed healthcare access, and socioeconomic disparities.[2–6] Additional established risk factors include human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, particularly in oropharyngeal carcinoma, Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) infection in nasopharyngeal carcinoma, occupational exposure to wood dust, asbestos and other industrial chemicals, prolonged ultraviolet exposure for lip cancers, immunosuppression, genetic susceptibility, and poor dietary habits.[4–7,40]
Concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) is the standard treatment for patients with locally advanced HNSCC who are suitable for definitive therapy because it provides superior locoregional control and overall survival compared with radiotherapy alone.[7,8] However, a considerable proportion of patients present with unresectable disease, distant metastases, poor performance status, advanced age, severe comorbidities, or poor nutritional status, making radical treatment either infeasible or inappropriate.[7,11] In these patients, the additional toxicity associated with concurrent chemotherapy may outweigh its potential benefits. Consequently, the treatment objective shifts from cure to palliation, with emphasis on symptom relief, maintenance of functional status, and improvement in quality of life (QOL).[8–11]
Patients with advanced head and neck cancer commonly experience pain, dysphagia, odynophagia, bleeding, airway compromise, halitosis, fungating neck masses, malnutrition, aspiration, and psychological distress, all of which significantly impair quality of life.[9,10] Palliative radiotherapy remains one of the most effective treatment modalities for achieving rapid symptom control, reducing tumour burden, and improving functional outcomes.[10,13] Compared with conventional radical radiotherapy schedules lasting six to seven weeks, hypofractionated regimens provide effective palliation over a much shorter treatment duration, thereby reducing hospital visits, treatment interruptions, financial burden, and machine occupancy.[11–13] These advantages are particularly relevant in resource-constrained healthcare systems with high patient volumes and limited radiotherapy infrastructure.[23]
Several hypofractionated radiotherapy schedules have been investigated for palliation in advanced head and neck cancer, including 20 Gy in 5 fractions, 30 Gy in 10 fractions, split-course regimens, the Christie schedule, and the Quad Shot regimen.[12–20] The Quad Shot regimen, first described by Corry et al., delivers 14–14.8 Gy in four fractions over two consecutive days and may be repeated every three to four weeks depending on tumour response and patient tolerance.[14] This regimen has demonstrated favourable symptom relief, acceptable toxicity, and good treatment compliance in patients with advanced disease.[14,16,17] The Christie schedule delivers a higher cumulative biological effective dose over approximately three weeks and has also shown encouraging tumour response and symptom control, although with a relatively higher incidence of acute mucosal toxicity.[18–20]
Despite increasing utilization of hypofractionated palliative radiotherapy, there remains no universally accepted standard fractionation schedule for patients with incurable locally advanced HNSCC.[20] Comparative evidence between different hypofractionated regimens remains limited, particularly in the Indian population, and treatment selection continues to depend on institutional experience, patient characteristics, expected survival, and available resources.[20,23]
Assessment of treatment outcomes in palliative oncology extends beyond conventional tumour response. Improvements in pain, swallowing, speech, nutritional status, performance status, and overall quality of life are often more meaningful to patients than modest gains in survival. Therefore, validated patient-reported outcome measures such as the University of Washington Quality of Life Questionnaire Version 4 (UW-QOL v4) have become increasingly important for evaluating the effectiveness of palliative interventions in head and neck cancer.[21,22]
In view of the lack of consensus regarding the optimal hypofractionated palliative radiotherapy regimen, particularly in resource-limited settings, the present prospective randomized comparative study was undertaken to compare the efficacy and tolerability of the Quad Shot regimen and the Christie schedule in patients with incurable locally advanced HNSCC. The study evaluated tumour response, treatment-related toxicity, quality of life, performance status, treatment compliance, and overall survival to identify a practical and effective palliative radiotherapy approach for routine clinical practice.
To compare the efficacy and tolerability of two hypofractionated palliative radiotherapy regimens in patients with incurable locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
Primary Objective
• To compare tumor response between Arm A (Quad Shot regimen) and Arm B (Christie schedule).
Secondary Objectives
• To evaluate and compare symptom relief in both treatment arms.
• To assess and compare acute radiation-induced toxicities.
• To compare treatment compliance and completion rates.
• To assess quality-of-life outcomes and overall survival between the two groups.
Study Design
This prospective randomized comparative interventional study was conducted in the Department of Radiation Oncology at a tertiary care teaching hospital after obtaining approval from the Institutional Ethics Committee with approval no. SNMC/IEC/2022/182. The study was performed in accordance with the ethical principles outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki. Written informed consent was obtained from all participants before enrollment.
Study Period
The study was conducted over a period of 2 years from January 2023 to December 2024. Eligible patients were prospectively enrolled during the study period and followed for clinical outcomes until death or completion of 6 months of follow-up, whichever occurred earlier.
Study Population
Randomization and Allocation A total of 70 eligible patients were enrolled in the study. After confirmation of eligibility and obtaining written informed consent, participants were randomly allocated in a 1:1 ratio to either Arm A (Quad Shot regimen) or Arm B (Christie schedule) using simple randomization by draw of lots. Thirty-five patients were assigned to each treatment arm. Baseline demographic and disease characteristics were comparable between the two groups.
• Arm A: Quad Shot regimen (n = 35)
• Arm B: Christie schedule (n = 35)
Sample Size Calculation
Sample size was estimated using the standard formula:
n = Z² × p × q / d²
where:
• n = required sample size
• Z = standard normal deviate at 95% confidence interval (1.96)
• p = expected response proportion from previous studies
• q = 1 − p
• d = permissible error
Based on previously reported response rates in palliative hypofractionated radiotherapy studies, the calculated sample size was approximately 70 patients.
Inclusion Criteria
Patients fulfilling the following criteria were included:
• Histologically confirmed squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck region
• Locally advanced unresectable or metastatic disease unsuitable for curative treatment
• Age ≥18 years
• Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS) ≥40
• Patients requiring palliative radiotherapy for symptom control
Exclusion Criteria
Patients with the following conditions were excluded:
• Previous radiotherapy to the head and neck region
• Eligibility for definitive curative treatment
• Severe uncontrolled medical illness precluding radiotherapy
• Pregnancy or lactation
• Refusal to provide informed consent
Pretreatment Evaluation
All patients underwent comprehensive clinical evaluation including detailed history, physical examination, and assessment of symptom burden. Baseline evaluation included:
• Complete blood count
• Liver function tests
• Renal function tests
• Chest radiography
• Contrast-enhanced computed tomography where feasible
• Histopathological confirmation of diagnosis
Tumor staging was performed according to the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) staging system.
All patients underwent a pretreatment dental evaluation by a dental surgeon before initiation of radiotherapy. Necessary dental interventions, including extraction of non-restorable teeth and management of active dental or periodontal infections, were performed whenever indicated to minimize the risk of treatment-related oral complications such as osteoradionecrosis and severe infections. Patients were also counselled regarding maintenance of good oral hygiene throughout the course of radiotherapy.
Radiotherapy Technique
All patients received external beam radiotherapy using a Cobalt-60 teletherapy unit. Patients were immobilized in the supine position using appropriate immobilization devices. Conventional two-dimensional treatment planning was performed.
Radiation portals encompassed the primary tumor and involved nodal regions with adequate margins. Parallel opposed lateral portals or suitable field arrangements were used depending upon tumor site and extent.
Portal verification imaging was performed before treatment initiation to ensure accurate field placement.
Treatment Protocol
Arm A – Quad Shot Regimen
Patients in Arm A received 14 Gy in four fractions (3.5 Gy per fraction) delivered twice daily over two consecutive days with a minimum interval of six hours between fractions. The cycle was repeated after three to four weeks depending upon clinical response and patient tolerance.
Arm B – Christie Schedule
Patients in Arm B received 50 Gy in 16 fractions at 3.125 Gy per fraction, five fractions per week over approximately three weeks.
Treatment Assessment
Tumor response assessment was performed clinically after treatment completion using standard response criteria:
• Complete Response (CR)
• Partial Response (PR)
• Stable Disease (SD)
• Progressive Disease (PD)
Acute radiation toxicities including mucositis and dermatitis were graded using Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) acute radiation morbidity criteria.
Quality-of-Life Assessment
Quality of life was evaluated using the University of Washington Quality of Life Questionnaire Version 4 before and after radiotherapy. Parameters assessed included:
• Pain
• Appearance
• Swallowing
• Speech
• Activity
• Recreation
• Mood
• Anxiety
• Saliva
• Taste
• Overall quality of life
Follow-up Protocol
The first follow-up evaluation was performed 1 month after completion of radiotherapy. Thereafter, patients were reviewed monthly or earlier if clinically indicated (SOS) until death or completion of 6 months of follow-up, whichever occurred first. At each follow-up visit, patients underwent clinical assessment for symptom relief, tumor response, treatment-related toxicities, nutritional status, Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS), and quality of life using the University of Washington Quality of Life Questionnaire Version 4 (UW-QOL v4).
• Symptom relief
• Tumor response
• Toxicity evaluation
• Nutritional status
• Performance status
• Quality-of-life reassessment
Data were analyzed using standard statistical software. Continuous variables were expressed as mean ± standard deviation. Categorical variables were expressed as frequencies and percentages.
Comparisons between groups were performed using Chi-square test or Fisher’s exact test for categorical variables and Student’s t-test or non-parametric tests where applicable.
A p-value <0.05 was considered statistically significant.
A total of 70 patients were enrolled in the study, with 35 patients allocated to each treatment arm. All enrolled patients were followed prospectively for up to 6 months or until death, with monthly follow-up visits after completion of radiotherapy whenever feasible. Baseline demographic and clinical characteristics were broadly comparable between the two groups.
Baseline Characteristics
The median age of patients in Arm A was 52 years, whereas the median age in Arm B was 50 years. Male predominance was observed in both treatment arms, reflecting the higher incidence of tobacco-related malignancies among men.
Tobacco consumption in smoked or smokeless forms was the most common addiction. The oral cavity was the most frequent primary tumor site in both groups. Most patients had moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma and Stage IVA disease.
| Variable | Arm A (Quad Shot) | Arm B (Christie) |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 years | 50 years |
| Male gender | 85.7% | 91.2% |
| Tobacco use | 85.7% | 85.7% |
| Oral cavity primary | 85.7% | 60% |
| Moderately differentiated SCC | 74.2% | 65.7% |
| Stage IVA disease | 71.4% | 65.7% |
Table 1: Baseline demographic and clinical characteristics
Treatment Compliance
Treatment completion rates were similar in both groups. Approximately 80% of patients completed intended treatment in each arm. Treatment discontinuation occurred because of poor general condition, social constraints, worsening nutritional status, or treatment-related toxicity.
In Arm A, some patients discontinued therapy after the first or second Quad Shot cycle because of deterioration in performance status or inability to travel repeatedly for treatment.
In Arm B, treatment interruptions were mainly related to mucositis and nutritional compromise.
Tumor Response
Partial tumor response was observed in the majority of patients in both treatment arms. Comparable primary tumor response rates were noted between the Quad Shot and Christie schedules.
| Response | Arm A | Arm B |
|---|---|---|
| Partial tumor response | 92.8% | 92.8% |
| Stable disease | 7.2% | 7.2% |
| Complete nodal response | 75% | 85.7% |
| Partial nodal response | 25% | 14.3% |
Table 2: Objective Tumor and Nodal Response
The Christie schedule demonstrated relatively better nodal response rates compared with the Quad Shot regimen.
Toxicity Profile
Acute radiation-related toxicities were assessed using Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) toxicity criteria. Both regimens were generally well tolerated. Grade 3 mucositis was observed in one patient in Arm A and four patients in Arm B. Overall, treatment-related toxicities were acceptable and manageable in both groups. Toxicity was generally manageable, although higher grade mucositis occurred in the Christie arm as depicted in Figure 1. Acute toxicities were generally manageable in both treatment groups. Most toxicities consisted of grade 1 or grade 2 mucositis and dermatitis.
Grade 3 mucositis was observed more frequently in Arm B compared with Arm A. However, severe treatment-related complications requiring hospitalization were uncommon.
Supportive measures including nutritional supplementation, analgesics, topical anesthetic agents, oral hygiene measures, and hydration were utilized to manage toxicities.
Figure 1: Significant toxicity comparison
Dropouts in Arm A occurred after the first or second cycle of Quad Shot, mainly due to poor general condition or social factors.
In Arm B, five patients discontinued treatment due to mucositis and one patient expired during treatment (not treatment related).
Karnofsky Performance Status
Improvement in performance status was observed in both groups after completion of treatment. Patients receiving the Christie schedule showed slightly greater improvement in performance status.
| Parameter | Arm A | Arm B |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-RT Mean KPS | 47.86 ± 9.17 | 53.45 ± 8.14 |
| Post-RT Mean KPS | 63.93 ± 7.86 | 69.63 ± 6.49 |
| Improvement | Significant | Significant |
| p-value | <0.0001 | <0.0001 |
Table 3: Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS) Before and After Radiotherapy
| Domain | Arm A Pre-RT | Arm A Post-RT | Arm B Pre-RT | Arm B Post-RT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pain | 17.59 ± 11.63 | 80.56 ± 21.18 | 21.43 ± 16.27 | 89.29 ± 14.32 |
| Appearance | 40.18 ± 19.65 | 83.93 ± 15.34 | 38.39 ± 24.04 | 78.57 ± 25.19 |
| Activity | 38.39 ± 15.93 | 76.79 ± 16.57 | 38.39 ± 14.04 | 71.43 ± 22.27 |
| Recreation | 36.61 ± 15.93 | 68.75 ± 27.74 | 48.21 ± 22.49 | 78.57 ± 18.89 |
| Swallowing | 34.36 ± 19.33 | 66.82 ± 20.39 | 23.57 ± 15.18 | 56.07 ± 16.17 |
| Chewing | 16.07 ± 16.96 | 49.11 ± 35.01 | 17.86 ± 17.82 | 51.14 ± 17.06 |
| Speech | 34.50 ± 26.56 | 73.96 ± 24.59 | 27.32 ± 25.83 | 58.29 ± 26.83 |
| Taste | 45.07 ± 20.94 | 10.71 ± 22.38 | 57.29 ± 15.64 | 25.93 ± 13.79 |
| Saliva | 19.00 ± 24.77 | 4.71 ± 11.76 | 36.96 ± 29.33 | 4.71 ± 11.76 |
| Mood | 42.86 ± 19.07 | 77.68 ± 20.79 | 33.93 ± 16.96 | 83.04 ± 22.62 |
| Anxiety | 35.54 ± 18.12 | 72.68 ± 25.83 | 31.82 ± 6.24 | 71.68 ± 14.89 |
| Overall QOL | 22.54 ± 11.64 | 68.78 ± 19.86 | 21.89 ± 12.45 | 71.48 ± 19.88 |
Table 4: Overall quality of life scores Before and After Radiotherapy
Quality of Life Assessment
Quality of life was assessed using the University of Washington Quality of Life Questionnaire Version 4 before and after completion of radiotherapy. Significant improvement was observed across multiple domains including pain, swallowing, speech, activity, mood, and anxiety in both treatment arms.
Patients treated with the Christie schedule demonstrated slightly higher post-treatment scores across several domains, particularly in swallowing, speech, and activity. Overall, both hypofractionated regimens resulted in substantial improvement in quality of life following palliative radiotherapy. Substantial improvement in quality-of-life scores was observed in both treatment arms after radiotherapy.
Domains demonstrating notable improvement included:
• Pain relief
• Swallowing function
• Speech
• Mood and anxiety
• Activity level
• Social interaction
Patients in the Christie arm demonstrated somewhat higher post-treatment scores in swallowing and speech domains.
Both schedules resulted in clinically meaningful improvement in multiple quality-of-life domains following treatment.
Overall Survival
Median overall survival was higher in Arm B (Christie schedule), with a median survival of 6 months, compared with the Quad Shot regimen as shown in Figure 2. Although survival remained limited in both groups, the Christie schedule demonstrated a trend toward improved survival outcomes.
| Arm | Median Overall Survival (months) | Std. Error | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arm A (Quad Shot) | 4.0 | 0.63 | 2.70–5.30 |
| Arm B (Christie) | 6.0 | 0.73 | 4.48–7.52 |
Table 5: Median overall survival
Figure 2: statistically simulated Kaplan–Meier curve
The present prospective randomized comparative study evaluated two widely used hypofractionated palliative radiotherapy regimens, namely the Quad Shot regimen and the Christie schedule, in patients with incurable locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). Both treatment schedules achieved meaningful palliation with significant improvement in tumour response, performance status, and quality of life while maintaining acceptable toxicity profiles. Although the Christie schedule demonstrated a trend toward better nodal response and longer median overall survival, it was associated with a higher incidence of acute mucositis. These findings suggest that both regimens represent effective palliative treatment options, with treatment selection guided by patient performance status, expected survival, treatment tolerance, and logistical considerations.
Patients with incurable locally advanced HNSCC frequently present with pain, dysphagia, odynophagia, bleeding, airway compromise, fungating neck masses, weight loss, and severe deterioration in nutritional and functional status. For these patients, the principal objective of treatment is not cure but effective symptom control, preservation of function, maintenance of dignity, and improvement in quality of life. Although concurrent chemoradiotherapy remains the standard of care for patients eligible for definitive treatment, it is generally unsuitable for individuals with incurable disease, poor performance status, advanced age, significant comorbidities, or limited life expectancy because the additional toxicity may outweigh the potential therapeutic benefit. Consequently, hypofractionated palliative radiotherapy has emerged as an effective and practical treatment strategy, particularly in resource-limited settings where reducing treatment duration, hospital visits, and machine occupancy is of considerable clinical importance.[24–27]
Tumour response was comparable between the two treatment arms, with the majority of patients demonstrating partial response after completion of treatment. These findings are consistent with previous reports by Corry et al., Chen et al., and Ghoshal et al., who similarly observed favourable tumour regression and symptom improvement following hypofractionated palliative radiotherapy in advanced HNSCC.[16,17,28] The high response rates observed in the present study are biologically plausible because hypofractionated radiotherapy delivers a higher dose per fraction, resulting in enhanced tumour cell kill while reducing the opportunity for accelerated tumour repopulation during the shortened treatment course. In addition to tumour shrinkage, rapid reduction in tumour bulk contributes to improvement in pain, dysphagia, bleeding, airway symptoms, and nutritional intake, thereby significantly enhancing overall patient well-being.[28]
An important observation of the present study was the relatively higher complete nodal response rate in patients treated with the Christie schedule. This finding may be explained by the higher cumulative biological effective dose delivered by the Christie regimen, which potentially results in greater tumour cell kill and improved locoregional control.[29] Similar observations have been reported in previous studies evaluating different hypofractionated schedules for advanced HNSCC.[30] Nevertheless, although the improved nodal response observed with the Christie schedule is clinically encouraging, it should be interpreted cautiously because of the relatively small sample size. Larger multicentre randomized studies are required to determine whether this apparent advantage translates into meaningful improvements in long-term disease control or survival.
Treatment compliance remains a critical determinant of successful palliation because patients with advanced HNSCC often have compromised performance status, poor nutritional reserve, and multiple socioeconomic barriers to treatment completion.[30] In the present study, approximately 80% of patients completed the intended radiotherapy schedule in both treatment groups, which is encouraging considering the advanced stage of disease and poor baseline clinical condition of many participants. Short-course regimens such as the Quad Shot schedule are particularly advantageous in developing countries because they substantially reduce travel burden, treatment interruptions, financial expenditure, caregiver dependency, and machine occupancy.[31] These practical advantages are especially important in high-volume radiotherapy centres where optimal utilization of limited healthcare resources remains a constant challenge.
Acute treatment-related toxicity remains an important consideration during palliative head and neck radiotherapy.[32] In the present study, both hypofractionated schedules were generally well tolerated, although Grade 3 mucositis occurred more frequently in patients receiving the Christie schedule. The higher incidence of mucosal toxicity is biologically plausible because of the higher cumulative radiation dose and longer uninterrupted treatment duration associated with this regimen. Nevertheless, severe toxicity requiring hospitalization or premature treatment discontinuation was uncommon. Appropriate supportive care measures, including nutritional counselling, adequate analgesia, meticulous oral hygiene, hydration, and symptomatic management, likely contributed to the favourable tolerability observed in both treatment groups. These findings suggest that although the Christie schedule may produce slightly greater acute toxicity, it remains clinically acceptable when appropriate supportive care is provided throughout treatment.
Assessment of quality of life is one of the most important outcome measures in palliative oncology because improvement in patient-reported symptoms often represents the principal goal of treatment.[33] Patients with advanced HNSCC frequently experience impairment in swallowing, speech, nutrition, social interaction, appearance, emotional well-being, and daily activities, resulting in profound deterioration of overall quality of life. Therefore, treatment success should not be evaluated solely by radiological tumour response but also by meaningful improvement in functional status and patient-reported outcomes.
The present study demonstrated significant improvement across multiple domains of the University of Washington Quality of Life Questionnaire (UW-QOL v4) following treatment in both study arms. Marked improvement was observed in pain, swallowing, speech, mood, activity, and overall functional well-being. These findings are consistent with previous studies evaluating hypofractionated palliative radiotherapy using validated quality-of-life instruments.[33,35] Relief of pain and dysphagia facilitates improved nutritional intake, while better speech and social interaction contribute substantially to psychological well-being, patient independence, and preservation of dignity during advanced illness. Patients treated with the Christie schedule demonstrated somewhat greater improvement in swallowing and speech domains, which may reflect the superior locoregional response achieved with this regimen. Collectively, these findings reinforce the importance of incorporating validated patient-reported outcome measures into future clinical studies evaluating palliative radiotherapy.
Improvement in performance status is another clinically meaningful endpoint in palliative oncology because it reflects not only tumour response but also enhancement in the patient's ability to perform activities of daily living and tolerate further supportive treatment. In the present study, a significant improvement in Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS) was observed following treatment in both study arms, indicating that effective symptom control translated into better functional independence. The observed improvement is likely attributable to relief of pain, dysphagia, airway obstruction, and reduction in tumour burden, enabling patients to resume oral intake and routine daily activities. Similar improvements in performance status have been reported by Corry et al., Ghoshal et al., and other investigators evaluating hypofractionated palliative radiotherapy in advanced HNSCC.[16–18] Improvement in KPS is particularly relevant in incurable disease because it may facilitate continuation of supportive care, improve nutritional rehabilitation, reduce caregiver burden, and enhance overall quality of life.
Median overall survival was longer in the Christie arm than in the Quad Shot arm. Although this finding suggests a possible advantage of the Christie schedule, the present study was not designed or powered to detect survival differences between treatment groups. Therefore, this observation should be interpreted cautiously and may reflect improved locoregional disease control, maintenance of performance status, or differences in baseline clinical characteristics rather than a definitive survival benefit attributable to the treatment regimen itself. Overall survival in patients with incurable HNSCC is influenced by multiple factors, including tumour burden, nutritional status, performance status, comorbidities, continued tobacco use, metastatic progression, and access to supportive care.[36] Consequently, survival should be interpreted alongside symptom relief, quality of life, and treatment tolerability, which remain the primary objectives of palliative management.
The findings of the present study have important implications for routine clinical practice, particularly in developing countries and resource-constrained healthcare systems where patient load is high and radiotherapy resources are limited. Both hypofractionated schedules provided effective symptom palliation while substantially reducing the overall treatment burden compared with conventional fractionation schedules. The Quad Shot regimen may be particularly advantageous for frail patients, elderly individuals, patients with poor performance status, limited life expectancy, significant comorbidities, or those facing financial and logistical barriers to prolonged treatment because of its extremely short treatment duration and favourable tolerability profile. In contrast, the Christie schedule may be considered for carefully selected patients with relatively preserved performance status who are expected to tolerate a longer treatment course and may potentially derive improved locoregional control. Therefore, selection of the optimal palliative radiotherapy regimen should be individualized after careful consideration of performance status, nutritional status, anticipated survival, symptom burden, travel distance, socioeconomic circumstances, caregiver support, institutional resources, and patient preference.
Optimal management of incurable HNSCC requires a multidisciplinary approach involving radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, palliative care physicians, dental surgeons, dieticians, speech and swallowing therapists, pain specialists, nursing staff, psychologists, and social workers. Comprehensive supportive care, including nutritional counselling, oral hygiene maintenance, analgesia, management of mucositis, psychosocial support, and rehabilitation, complements radiotherapy and contributes significantly to symptom control, treatment compliance, and improvement in quality of life.[37] Such multidisciplinary care is particularly important in the palliative setting, where preservation of function and maintenance of patient dignity are fundamental treatment goals.
Future multicentre randomized controlled trials with larger sample sizes and longer follow-up are required to establish the optimal hypofractionated palliative radiotherapy schedule for patients with incurable locally advanced HNSCC. Further research should evaluate integration of modern conformal radiotherapy techniques such as intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) and volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT), which may further reduce normal tissue toxicity while maintaining effective symptom control. In addition, investigation of hypofractionated radiotherapy in combination with contemporary systemic therapies, including immunotherapy and targeted agents, may help optimize outcomes in carefully selected patients. Future studies should also place greater emphasis on patient-reported outcomes, quality-of-life assessment, healthcare resource utilization, and cost-effectiveness to facilitate evidence-based decision-making in palliative oncology.
Overall, the present prospective randomized comparative study demonstrates that both the Quad Shot regimen and the Christie schedule are effective hypofractionated palliative radiotherapy options for patients with incurable locally advanced HNSCC. Both regimens achieved meaningful tumour response, significant improvement in quality of life and performance status, and acceptable treatment-related toxicity. Although the Christie schedule demonstrated a trend toward improved nodal response and longer median overall survival, it was associated with a higher incidence of acute mucositis. Conversely, the Quad Shot regimen offers the practical advantage of a substantially shorter treatment duration with excellent patient compliance, making it particularly suitable for frail patients and those with limited access to healthcare facilities. These findings support individualized treatment selection based on patient characteristics, expected prognosis, treatment tolerance, and available healthcare resources, while reinforcing the important role of hypofractionated radiotherapy in achieving effective palliation in advanced head and neck cancer.
The present study has several limitations. First, it was conducted at a single tertiary care centre, which may limit the generalizability of the findings to other institutions and patient populations. Second, although patients were prospectively randomized, the sample size was relatively small (70 patients), which may have limited the statistical power to detect modest differences between the treatment groups. Third, the follow-up period was limited to six months or until death, precluding assessment of late radiation toxicities, long-term local control, and long-term quality-of-life outcomes. Finally, treatment was delivered using conventional two-dimensional Cobalt-60 radiotherapy, reflecting the available institutional resources. Therefore, the results may not be directly applicable to centres utilizing modern conformal techniques such as three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3D-CRT), intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT), or volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT). Future multicentric randomized studies with larger sample sizes, longer follow-up, and contemporary radiotherapy techniques are warranted to validate these findings.
The present study demonstrates that both the Quad Shot regimen and Christie schedule are effective hypofractionated palliative radiotherapy options for patients with incurable locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
Both treatment schedules achieved meaningful tumor response, improvement in performance status, and significant enhancement in quality of life. Toxicities were generally acceptable and manageable with supportive care.
The Christie schedule demonstrated a trend toward superior nodal response and longer median overall survival, although higher rates of mucositis were observed. The Quad Shot regimen, on the other hand, offered the practical advantage of markedly shorter treatment duration and reduced treatment burden.
Hypofractionated palliative radiotherapy therefore remains an essential therapeutic approach for symptom relief and quality-of-life improvement in advanced head and neck cancer. Treatment selection should be individualized according to patient performance status, disease burden, expected tolerance, and logistical considerations.
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To Dear Erin Aust – Editorial Coordinator of Journal of General Medicine and Clinical Practice! I declare that I am absolutely satisfied with your work carried out with great competence in following the manuscript during the various stages from its receipt, during the revision process to the final acceptance for publication. Thank Prof. Elvira Farina
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