September 19, 2023
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.
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September 19, 2023
BBC Science Focus: Taking care of your teeth could protect you against cancer, says new study
August 7, 2023
Two subtypes of HPV-associated head and neck cancers predict treatment outcomes
Researchers have divided HPV+ head and neck cancers into two distinct subtypes, which can help determine how well patients will respond to therapy.
August 1, 2023
CURE: HPV-Related Head and Neck Cancer May Have Two Distinct Subtypes
July 11, 2023
Clinical trial improves man’s quality of life with tongue cancer
Vance Aldrich Bell III experienced positive life-changing results after participating in a clinical trial for squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue.
July 7, 2023
Washington Daily News: Clinical trial improves man’s quality of life with tongue cancer
July 5, 2023
A routine primary care visit led to early cancer diagnosis
A cancerous lump was discovered during Brian Stepien's annual physical. The early catch meant the tumor was still treatable.
September 27, 2022
Protein could help identify head and neck cancers that require less intensive treatment
Adding detection of immune cell protein SYNGR3 to current protocols could lead to a more reliable way of determining which patients with head and neck cancer need less intensive treatment.
March 8, 2022
Patient’s cancer experience sparks creativity
Cindi Jolly uses her talents as a writer and painter to illustrate her journey with nasopharyngeal cancer, chronicling the ups and downs she faced from diagnosis to treatment and to survivorship.
September 28, 2020
UNC Lineberger partners on 5-year, $11.7 million head and neck cancer NIH SPORE grant
UNC Lineberger, Yale Cancer Center and Fox Chase Comprehensive Cancer Center will use the grant to develop better treatments for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.