Latest Head and Neck Cancer - General News
Study Evaluates Incidence of Lymphedema Resulting from Cancer Treatment (8/9/2010)
A systematic review of 47 studies evaluating treatment for melanoma, head and neck cancer, genitourinary cancers, gynecologic cancers, and sarcoma indicates that lymphedema is a common side effect of treatment for these diseases.
Mixed Findings on Combination Therapy for Nasopharyngeal Cancer (7/26/2010)
Results of a Phase III trial indicate that treating nasopharyngeal cancer with a combination of radiation and chemotherapy can significantly reduce disease progression but that the combination may also increase the rate of death from other causes. These findings were published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
HPV Status Linked with Better Survival in Oropharyngeal Cancer (7/8/2010)
It appears that patients with HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer have better overall survival than those with HPV-negative disease.
Coffee May Reduce Head and Neck Cancer Risk (6/24/2010)
Drinking caffeinated coffee may reduce the risk of cancers of the oral cavity (mouth) and pharynx. These results were published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers, and Prevention.
Computed Tomography (CT) Has Limitations in Laryngeal Cancer (5/17/2010)
Computed tomography (CT) scans cannot always determine whether laryngeal cancer has penetrated thyroid cartilage or spread beyond the larynx, suggesting that better methods of pretreatment assessment are needed. These results were recently published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
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