Sarcopenia May Predict FT Placement in Patients With OPSCC Sarcopenia May Predict FT Placement in Patients With OPSCC
Identifying sarcopenia early in patients with oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma can help predict the need for feeding tube placement.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines - March 22, 2024 Category: Pathology Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: news
Sarcopenia Predicts Feeding Tube Placement in OPSCC Patients Sarcopenia Predicts Feeding Tube Placement in OPSCC Patients
Identifying sarcopenia early in patients with oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma can help predict the need for feeding tube placement.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 22, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: news
De-escalating Therapy for Oropharynx Squamous Cell Carcinoma De-escalating Therapy for Oropharynx Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Three new studies exploring treatment de-escalation of HPV-associated oropharynx squamous cell carcinoma added to data showing it ' s possible to reduce toxicity without jeopardizing oncologic outcomes.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - March 19, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: news
Eliminating Medicaid dental benefits and early-stage oral cancer diagnoses
ConclusionsEliminating Medicaid dental benefits negatively impacted early detection of cancers of the oral cavity. Continued volatility of Medicaid dental coverage and provider shortages may be further delaying oral cancer diagnoses. Alternative approaches are needed to prevent advanced stage OPC. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - March 13, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Quality of life of patients treated with robotic surgery in the oral and maxillofacial region: a scoping review of empirical evidence
ConclusionCompared
to the conventional treatment modalities, TORS has demonstrated better
QoL, mostly in the domains related to oral functions such as swallowing
and speech, among patients treated with such. This improvement was most
evident within the initial post-operative year. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - March 7, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic: The link between HPV and throat cancer
Editor's note: March 4 is World HPV Awareness Day There are more than 100 strains of HPV. Some types of the virus can cause cancer. HPV 16 has been linked to the rising cases of oropharyngeal cancer, commonly known as throat cancer. It is the most common HPV-associated cancer in men, and the rate of infection continues to increase. Dr. Katharine Price, a medical oncologist with the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, says that while HPV-related throat… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - March 1, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Inadequate Knowledge: HPV and Oropharyngeal Carcinoma Inadequate Knowledge: HPV and Oropharyngeal Carcinoma
Dr Maurie Markman discusses a recent paper investigating knowledge about the relationship between HPV and oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma.Medscape Oncology (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - February 29, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Hematology-Oncology Commentary Source Type: news
Community Cancer Centers Treating More HPV-Related Head, Neck Cancer
THURSDAY, Jan. 11, 2024 -- Treatment of human papillomavirus (HPV)-related oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma has recently shifted to community cancer centers, with an increase in the proportion of nonsurgical treatment and worse overall... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - January 11, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Making One Key Connection May Increase HPV Vax Uptake Making One Key Connection May Increase HPV Vax Uptake
Most of the 288 adults surveyed were not aware that HPV causes oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma and had not been told of the relationship by their healthcare provider.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - September 1, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news
Liquid Biopsy Shows Big Promise in Oropharyngeal Cancer Liquid Biopsy Shows Big Promise in Oropharyngeal Cancer
The blood test could aid diagnosis and surveillance of HPV-associated oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma, new research shows.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - July 17, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Novel Turmeric Derivative Drug Shows Promise in Head and Neck Cancer
(MedPage Today) -- MONTREAL – An investigational drug derived from turmeric (Curcuma longa) appeared to have activity in patients being evaluated for head and neck cancer therapy, at least in an early phase trial.
All nine oropharyngeal... (Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology)
Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology - July 11, 2023 Category: Hematology Source Type: news
Liquid Biopsy May Help May Identify HPV-Associated Oropharyngeal Cancer
(MedPage Today) -- MONTREAL – Analysis of circulating human papillomavirus (HPV) tumor DNA and tumor DNA fragment (tumor tissue–modified viral ([TTMV])-HPV DNA using a commercially available blood test – a so-called liquid biopsy... (Source: MedPage Today Surgery)
Source: MedPage Today Surgery - July 10, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: news
Liquid Biopsy May Help Identify HPV-Associated Oropharyngeal Cancer
(MedPage Today) -- MONTREAL – Analysis of circulating human papillomavirus (HPV) tumor DNA and tumor DNA fragment (tumor tissue–modified viral ([TTMV])-HPV DNA using a commercially available blood test – a so-called liquid biopsy... (Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology)
Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology - July 10, 2023 Category: Hematology Source Type: news
Primary Surgery Vs Radiation in Oropharyngeal Cancer: Does One Come Out a Winner?
(MedPage Today) -- MONTREAL -- A study that looked at surgery versus radiation therapy (RT) for oropharyngeal cancer treatment found pros and cons with both approaches, but ultimately, surgery seemed to be the better bet.
Patients with T1-T2... (Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology)
Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology - July 9, 2023 Category: Hematology Source Type: news
HPV Rates Skyrocket Despite Safe, Effective Vaccine HPV Rates Skyrocket Despite Safe, Effective Vaccine
An epidemic of sexually transmitted HPV is now swirling around the US and the UK. Some serious cases have led to oropharyngeal cancer, which can affect the back of the throat, tonsils, and tongue.WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - June 26, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health News Source Type: news
