Head & Neck Cancer

In advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, evorpacept and Keytruda didn’t meet the primary endpoints of the ASPEN-03 and ASPEN trials.

The FDA has approved penpulimab-kcqx with chemotherapy and as a single agent for some patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

KSQ-004EX is being evaluated in solid tumors including melanoma, non-small cell lung, head and neck, colorectal, pancreatic and cervical cancer.

Dr. Lillian L. Siu discussed potential risk factors and treatment strategies associated for patients with head and neck cancer.

April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, and it is important to be aware of early signs and symptoms of the disease, as well as when to seek care.

A patient with HPV-positive head and neck squamous cell carcinoma was dosed in a phase 1 clinical trial evaluating APR-1051.

Favorable initial results from a phase 1/2 trial of solnerstotug in PD-L1–resistant tumors showed a 14% response rate and 62% disease control rate.

EVM14 received FDA clearance for clinical trials, marking Everest Medicines’ first in-house developed therapeutic to reach this stage.

The FDA accepted for priority review a supplemental Biologics License Application for Keytruda for resectable locally advanced head and neck cancer.

Ficerafusp alfa enters phase 2/3 trial for recurrent/metastatic head and neck cancer, evaluating its combination with Keytruda for first-line treatment.

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A phase 3 trial is evaluating ASP-1929 photoimmunotherapy plus Keytruda in first-line treatment for recurrent head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.

Missing weekly cisplatin cycles was associated with worse OS in patients with head and neck cancers, particularly for those with p16-negative tumors.

Dr. Balazs Halmos discusses the significance of the approval of subcutaneous Opdivo and what this treatment formulation means for those with solid tumors.

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Opdivo Qvantig received FDA approval for all previously approved indications in solid tumors.

Patients with a head and neck cancer subtype did not show differences in survival outcomes when treated with radiation versus transoral robotic surgery.

An oral gel to manage oral mucositis — or chemo mouth — may help alleviate the effects of the side effect related to chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

A Keytruda-based regimen given both before and after surgery for patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma may improve event-free survival.

In some patients with head and neck cancer, those who require dental care after cancer treatment may face financial burdens because of out-of-pocket costs.

In addition to increased treatment costs, patients with head and neck cancers also experienced therapy changes during the cisplatin shortage.

A trial showed no overall survival or progression-free survival benefit from the addition of UV1 to Keytruda in patients with HNSCC.

From Patti Yasutake’s death from cancer to Olympic water polo player’s husband’s rare cancer diagnosis, here’s what’s happening in the oncology space this week.

CURE® spoke to an expert from Emory University in Atlanta about tonsil cancer, its “gold standard” treatment and potential side effects.

Patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma can talk to their care team about a trial evaluating petosemtamab for recurrent or metastatic disease.