Natera, Aveta partner on late-stage head and neck cancer trial

By Sahil Pandey June 29 (Reuters) - Genetic testing firm Natera and cancer drug developer Aveta Biomics said on Monday they have partnered on a late-stage study of an experimental therapy for head and ...
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Cannabis use tied to head and neck cancer

A study from the USC Head and Neck Center, part of Keck Medicine of USC and the USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, suggests that cannabis, the most commonly used illicit ...
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7 neck symptoms that could point to thyroid cancer

What if your body was trying to warn you about a serious health problem, but the signs were so subtle that you brushed them ...

That small lump in your neck could tell a bigger story: Understanding Thyroid nodules and cancer

Thyroid nodules are extremely common and affect millions of people worldwide, particularly as they age. While more than 90 ...
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New blood test shows superior sensitivity in detecting HPV-associated head and neck cancers

Head and neck cancer researchers are reporting the development and testing of HPV-DeepSeek, a novel liquid biopsy assay. In their new study, HPV-DeepSeek achieved 99% sensitivty and specifity for ...
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Hiding in plain sight: NUT carcinoma is an unrecognized subtype of squamous cell carcinoma of the lungs and head and neck

In the past two decades, treatment for non-small-cell lung cancers (NSCLCs) and head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) has advanced considerably, owing largely to the characterization of ...
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Understanding Head and Neck Cancer: A Guide for Newly Diagnosed Patients

This guide for newly diagnosed patients provides key information to help you understand your options and have informed conversations with your oncologist. A diagnosis of head and neck cancer can bring ...
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Associations of head and neck cancers with herpes zoster in the preceding five years

Cancers of the upper aerodigestive tract, such as the oral cavity, pharynx, nasopharynx, larynx, sinuses, and salivary glands, collectively constitute head and neck cancer (HNC) 1,2. Head and neck ...
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New imaging analysis technique revolutionizes diagnostics of head and neck cancers

A study developed a new technique to accurately analyse the properties of cancer cells and the surrounding tissue at the level of individual cells. This innovation enables a more comprehensive ...
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Challenges and Opportunities in Head and Neck Cancer Research in Developing Countries: Insights From a Fireside Chat

Specifically, we aimed to discuss significant challenges in the field in developing countries, and then pose pivotal questions, and explore avenues for Brazilian investigators to make meaningful ...

Tobacco apart, HPV is now emerging as a major risk factor for head and neck cancers in young Indians

HPV is emerging as a significant risk factor for head and neck cancers in young Indians, alongside traditional tobacco use.
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CRISPR cuts gene from head and neck cancers through direct injection—50% of tumors eliminated in animal models

Researchers from Tel Aviv University utilized CRISPR to cut a single gene from cancer cells of head and neck tumors—and successfully eliminated 50% of the tumors in model animals. This study was led ...