Tag: Cancer: Throat
Analysis of EBV DNA in Plasma Samples IDs Nasopharyngeal CA
Screening detects nasopharyngeal carcinoma significantly earlier; linked to better outcomes
Intervention May Cut Muscle Loss From RT for Head & Neck Cancer
Resistance training and nutrition intervention may offset loss of muscle mass secondary to side effects
Better Prognosis With Surgery for HPV-Linked Oropharyngeal SCC
Higher survival seen for patients in low-risk category versus intermediate-, high-risk groups
High-Observation Protocol Cuts Length of Stay in Head, Neck CA
The clinical care protocol also cuts ICU admission and readmissions after primary surgery
Insurance Status, Income Tied to Outcome in Pharyngeal SCC
Insurance status, median household income remain independent prognostic factors after adjustment
Reduced Cancer-Independent Life Expectancy in Head, Neck Cancer
Cancer-independent life expectancy 6.5 years shorter for patients with head and neck cancer
ASCO: Vaccination Tied to Substantial Reduction in Oral HPV
Vaccination may help prevent oral HPV infections linked to oral cancers, researcher says
More Side Effects With CRT Plus Metformin in Head, Neck Cancer
Metformin group less likely to tolerate cisplatin, have grade ≥3 nausea/vomiting, hematologic toxicities
Speech Pathology Telepractice Beneficial in Head, Neck Cancer
Higher service efficiency, drop in number, duration of contact events needed to manage referrals
Smoking, T4 Tumors Up Distant Mets in HPV+ Oropharyngeal CA
Increased rates of distant metastases for active smokers, T4 tumors among those with HPV+ cancer
