Increased Uptake of HPV Vaccine Projected to Reduce Oropharyngeal Cancer Incidence Over 25 Years
A new study projects that increasing HPV vaccination rates will trend toward reduced incidence of oropharyngeal cancer among younger adults until 2045.
Head and Neck Cancer
Expert Panel Advises Against Aloe Vera for Treating Radiation Dermatitis
The panel, convened by the International Society of Nurses in Cancer Care, developed evidence-based guidelines for managing radiation dermatitis in patients undergoing radiotherapy.
Perspectives on Tobacco Cessation Among Patients With HNC, Clinicians
In-depth qualitative interviews with oncology clinicians and current and former smokers reveal some common perspectives on smoking and cessation.
2008 to 2017 Saw Drop in Malignant Brain Tumor Incidence
Incidence among children, adolescents increased 0.5 to 0.7 percent; malignant tumor incidence highest for males, non-Hispanic Whites
Gemcitabine Plus Cisplatin Improves Overall Survival in Advanced Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
Gemcitabine plus cisplatin reduced the risk of death by 28%.
Model More Accurately Predicts Outcomes of Radiotherapy in Cancer Patients
The genomic-adjusted radiation dose (GARD) model predicts outcomes of radiotherapy.
Sodium Thiosulfate Appears to Decrease Ototoxic Effects of Platinum Chemo Without Compromising Efficacy
More studies are needed to confirm if there is an effect on survival, according to researchers.
Personalized Radiotherapy Shields May Effectively Protect Healthy Tissue During RT for Prostate, Oral Cancer
Early results demonstrate the potential of personalized 3D-printed shields for protecting healthy GI tissue in patients undergoing radiotherapy for prostate cancer.
Response Endpoints Deemed ‘Poor Surrogates’ for Overall Survival in Trials of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
Response endpoints were not strongly correlated with overall survival at the trial level.
Patient Perception of Outcomes Associated With Psychosocial Function After Reconstruction for Head and Neck Cancer
Survey-based study determined the association between patients’ perception of aesthetic outcome and psychosocial function after undergoing ablation with this complex procedure.
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