Immunotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer
Head and neck squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCC) remain an important cause of global cancer morbidity and mortality. Historically, outcomes for patients with recurrent or metastatic disease were poor with limited treatment options. In recent decades, the demographic profile of this disease has evolved with an increase in human papilloma virus –associated oropharyngeal carcinoma and a decrease in tobacco-related disease. The treatment paradigm for HNSCC has rapidly evolved with identification of novel, immune-directed, therapeutic strategies that take advantage of immune dysregulation commonly seen in HNSCC. This review summarizes recen t developments in this field and discusses emerging strategies for future therapies.
Source: Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Sumita Trivedi, Lova Sun, Charu Aggarwal Source Type: research
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