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November 09, 2023
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Malnutrition linked to poor outcomes after surgery for head and neck cancer

Malnutrition linked to poor outcomes after surgery for head and neck cancer

More than 20% of patients undergoing surgery for head and neck cancer are malnourished, according to data published in JAMA Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery.

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October 03, 2023
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Accelerated radiotherapy effective in alcohol-, tobacco-related head and neck cancer

Accelerated radiotherapy effective in alcohol-, tobacco-related head and neck cancer

Researchers observed similar outcomes between hypofractionated and conventional radiation therapy among patients with alcohol- and tobacco-associated, locally advanced head and neck cancer, according to phase 3 study results.

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October 03, 2023
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Receipt of immunotherapy for head and neck cancer varies by race, cancer type

Receipt of immunotherapy for head and neck cancer varies by race, cancer type

White patients and those with nonoropharyngeal cancer and advanced disease appeared more likely to receive immunotherapy for head and neck cancer squamous cell carcinoma, according to study results.

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August 17, 2023
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High cardiorespiratory fitness may lower risk for certain cancers up to 40%

High cardiorespiratory fitness may lower risk for certain cancers up to 40%

High cardiorespiratory fitness was linked to reductions in head and neck, colon, esophagus, stomach, pancreas, liver, rectum, kidney and lung cancers among men, according to a study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

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August 08, 2023
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Adjuvant radiation therapy delays linked to shorter survival for adults with oral cancer

Adjuvant radiation therapy delays linked to shorter survival for adults with oral cancer

Delayed initiation of postoperative radiation therapy appeared associated with poorer outcomes among patients with oral cavity cancer, according to results of a cohort study.

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June 27, 2023
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Combination exhibits ‘impressive’ activity in HPV-negative head and neck cancer

Combination exhibits ‘impressive’ activity in HPV-negative head and neck cancer

The combination of ficlatuzumab and cetuximab extended PFS for patients with pan-refractory recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, according to randomized phase 2 study results.

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June 22, 2023
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Research shows ‘substantial’ cardiovascular risk among patients with head and neck cancer

Research shows ‘substantial’ cardiovascular risk among patients with head and neck cancer

Individuals with newly diagnosed head and neck squamous cell carcinoma are at high risk for adverse cardiovascular events, results of a retrospective study of U.S. veterans showed.

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June 19, 2023
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Approach predicts response to cisplatin among patients with cancer

Approach predicts response to cisplatin among patients with cancer

A gene signature model appeared to predict response to cisplatin chemotherapy among tumor samples from patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer, according to early-phase study results.

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March 16, 2023
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Edward S. Kim, MD, joins Friends of Cancer Research board of directors

Edward S. Kim, MD, joins Friends of Cancer Research board of directors

Friends of Cancer Research appointed Edward S. Kim, MD, MBA, FACP, FASCO, to its board of directors.

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January 16, 2023
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Race linked to survival disparities in head and neck cancer trials

Race linked to survival disparities in head and neck cancer trials

Black patients in head and neck cancer clinical trials consistently achieved poorer survival than white patients who received the same treatments, according to study results.

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