Survival rates for incurable larynx cancer investigated for first time
First-of-its-kind research looking at survival rates for patients with incurable larynx cancer has been published.
Dec 17, 2024
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Neoplasms: News and Research on Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck
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Bacteria involved in gum disease linked to increased risk of head and neck cancer
More than a dozen bacterial species among the hundreds that live in people's mouths have been linked to a collective 50% increased chance of developing head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), a new study shows. Some ...
Sep 26, 2024
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Scientists use exosomes secreted by living cells to successfully target TKI-resistant cancer
In a new study, clinician-scientists and researchers from the National Cancer Center Singapore (NCCS) have demonstrated the use of exosomes to successfully target squamous cell cancer tumors that are usually resistant to ...
Sep 2, 2024
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Oral microbiome and cancer: A closer look into the intricate interplays of the mouth's hidden world
The human mouth is a bustling ecosystem teeming with microscopic life. While we often associate oral health with brushing, flossing, and regular dental check-ups, there's more to the story.
Apr 3, 2024
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Sensory nerves appear to drive head and neck cancer growth
Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus studying interactions between nerves and tumor microenvironments have found that commonly used drugs like botox may stop or slow the progression of certain ...
Feb 28, 2024
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Prognostic significance of senescence-related tumor microenvironment genes in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma
A new research paper titled "Prognostic significance of senescence-related tumor microenvironment genes in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma" has been published in Aging.
Jan 31, 2024
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Novel liquid biopsy of lymph fluid could guide precision treatment for head and neck cancer
Lymphatic fluid from surgical drains, which is usually tossed in the trash, is a treasure in the hands of University of Pittsburgh and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis researchers who found that this ...
Dec 11, 2023
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Lidocaine kills cancer cells by activating bitter taste receptor, preclinical study shows
Lidocaine—often used as a numbing agent for outpatient medical procedures—activates certain bitter taste receptors through two unique mechanisms that result in cancer cell death, according to researchers from the Perelman ...
Nov 22, 2023
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Study suggests poor oral health could lessen survival from head and neck cancer
An international study has revealed strong associations between oral health and survival among people diagnosed with head and neck cancer. Specifically, better oral health, as evidenced by the number of natural teeth and ...
Sep 19, 2023
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A combination of cancer inhibitors shows success in slowing tumor growth
An international team of researchers has demonstrated that a combination of inhibitors may suppress tumor growth and prevent relapse in patients with certain cancers, including head and neck squamous cell carcinoma and lung ...
Sep 12, 2023
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