CURE’s head & neck cancer page is a go-to resource for oncology news and updates in the world of head & neck cancer Here, readers will find cancer articles, videos, podcasts, and more with expert insight to the latest treatments and research in head & neck cancer.
August 18th 2023
Researchers are using artificial intelligence to diagnose sarcopenia in patients with head and neck cancer.
Researchers Continue to Develop Less Toxic Treatments for HPV+ Oropharyngeal Cancers
November 14th 2015While the prognosis remains good for individuals with HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancers, researchers are currently seeking less intense treatment options that are equally effective but not as toxic.
Removing Neck Nodes Before the Spread of Oral Cancer Saves More Lives
June 2nd 2015Removing lymph nodes in the neck before they are affected by oral squamous cell cancer is a life-saving measure and should be adopted as a new standard in treating the disease, according to the results of a phase 3 study.
Keytruda Doubles Efficacy of Only Targeted Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer
May 31st 2015The immunotherapy Keytruda (pembrolizumab), in a recent study, proved twice as effective for the treatment of head and neck cancer as Erbitux (cetuximab), the only targeted therapy indicated as a therapy for the disease.