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Anil D’Cruz
Surgical Oncology · Head & Neck Oncology
India
110H-Index
35Years Active
1,153Total Impact
Overview
Distinguished surgical oncologist, former President of UICC, and pioneer in head and neck cancer surgery guidelines.
For Patients
- Practicing head & neck oncology specialist with 35+ years of experience
- Currently at Apollo Hospitals in India
Biography
Dr. Anil D'Cruz is a globally renowned surgical oncologist specializing in head and neck cancers. He served as the Director of Tata Memorial Hospital and held the prestigious position of President of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) from 2020 to 2022. Dr. D'Cruz led the landmark NEJM study on elective versus therapeutic neck dissection in oral cancer, which redefined global management standards. He is a recipient of the Padma Shri and the Dr. B. C. Roy Award.
Affiliations & Institutions
Research Impact
5Publications
0Total Citations
Publication Timeline
Published In
N Engl J MedJ Clin OncolCancer
Key Publications
Elective versus Therapeutic Neck Dissection in Node-Negative Oral Cancer.
Once-a-Week Versus Once-Every-3-Weeks Cisplatin Chemoradiation for Locally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer: A Phase III Randomized Noninferiority Trial.
A randomized phase 3 trial comparing nimotuzumab plus cisplatin chemoradiotherapy versus cisplatin chemoradiotherapy alone in locally advanced head and neck cancer.
Prospective Phase II Open-Label Randomized Controlled Trial to Compare Mandibular Preservation in Upfront Surgery With Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Followed by Surgery in Operable Oral Cavity Cancer.
Management of the Neck in Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oral Cavity and Oropharynx: ASCO Clinical Practice Guideline.
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