Living and Thriving: Patient Perspectives Inside an Ongoing Trial for Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Panelists discuss how recurrent metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) manifests through symptoms such as persistent sore throat and neck lumps, with risk factors including tobacco use, alcohol consumption, and HPV infection, particularly affecting patients in their 50s and 60s who lacked access to preventive HPV vaccination.
Panelists discuss how thorough monitoring led to the discovery of asymptomatic throat cancer in a patient with HPV, emphasizing the importance of maintaining fitness, building support networks, and adopting a positive attitude throughout the cancer journey despite multiple recurrences.
