Imaging Identifies Candidates for Oropharynx Cancer De-escalation Imaging Identifies Candidates for Oropharynx Cancer De-escalation
Oropharynx cancer patients able to undergo radiotherapy de-escalation may be identified via serial FDG-PET scans, a new study finds.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - March 1, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
De-escalation of Radiotherapy for HPV-Associated Oropharyngeal Cancer De-escalation of Radiotherapy for HPV-Associated Oropharyngeal Cancer
For patients with HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer undergoing definitive concurrent chemoradiotherapy, reduced radiation dose and volume to elective treatment regions yields ' uncompromised ' disease control with favorable toxicity, a study suggests.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Radiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Radiology Headlines - January 27, 2022 Category: Radiology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
' Outstanding' Outcomes: Reduced Radiation in Oropharynx Cancer'Outstanding' Outcomes: Reduced Radiation in Oropharynx Cancer
Comparable progression-free survival was observed in intermediate-risk patients with HPV and oropharynx cancer who received less intense postoperative radiation therapy, without chemotherapy.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - January 3, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Oropharyngeal Cancer Up About 3% Among Men Oropharyngeal Cancer Up About 3% Among Men
In addition, about 80% of these cancers were in men.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - January 3, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Oropharyngeal Cancer Incidence, Mortality Up Among U.S. Men
Geographic differences seen, with notable rises in the Midwest and Southeast (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology - December 23, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Family Medicine, Infections, Internal Medicine, Oncology, ENT, Pathology, Journal, Source Type: news
Oropharyngeal Cancer Incidence, Mortality Up Among U.S. Men
THURSDAY, Dec. 23, 2021 -- The incidence of oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) continues to increase nationally among U.S. men, according to a study published online Dec. 16 in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head& Neck Surgery.
Haluk Damgacioglu, Ph.D., from... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - December 23, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Throat Cancers Tied to HPV Are Rising Among U.S. Men, Women
TUESDAY, Dec. 21, 2021 -- You might have heard a lot about the human papillomavirus (HPV) and its role in cervical cancer, but this sexually transmitted virus can also cause another type of cancer.
Rates of oropharyngeal cancer, which occurs in the... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - December 21, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Incidence of Oropharyngeal Cancer Projected to Rise in U.S. Men
FRIDAY, Dec. 17, 2021 -- The incidence and burden of oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) is projected to increase among men in the United States, according to a study published online Dec. 15 in The Lancet Regional Health: Americas.
Haluk Damgacioglu,... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - December 17, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
New treatment may cure HPV-linked throat cancer faster
A new, shorter treatment for patients with HPV-associated oropharynx cance...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading:
ASTRO: Blood test confirms HPV-related cancer remission (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - November 2, 2021 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
HPV Vaccine Will Have Modest Impact on Oropharynx Cancer Incidence by 2045
However, reductions in oropharynx cancer incidence should be seen among young and middle - aged adults (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology - September 23, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Family Medicine, Gynecology, Infections, Internal Medicine, Nursing, Oncology, ENT, Pediatrics, Pharmacy, Journal, Source Type: news
Human Papillomavirus-Associated Head and Neck Cancer Human Papillomavirus-Associated Head and Neck Cancer
Review the epidemiology, screening, presentation, diagnosis, prognosis, and prevention of HPV-positive oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma, with a focus on the primary care provider ' s role.Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - September 2, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Journal Article Source Type: news
AI can lend a hand in diagnosis, prognosis of oral SCC
Radiology and pathology artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms can help i...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading:
PET/CT shows promise predicting outcomes in head, neck cancer
FDG-PET/CT may increase survival in SCC patients
CT radiomics predicts esophageal cancer outcomes
PET radiomics tailor head/neck cancer treatment
Later PET/CT follow-up helps for oropharyngeal cancer (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - August 19, 2021 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
Alcohol caused 740,000 cancer cases globally last year – study
Researchers behind estimate say more needs to be done to raise public awareness of linkAlcohol is estimated to have caused more than 740,000 cancer cases around the world last year, and experts say more needs to be done to highlight the link.There is strong evidence that alcohol consumption can cause various cancers including those of the breast, liver, colon, rectum, oropharynx, larynx and oesophagus. Research suggests that evenlow levels of drinking can increase the risk.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - July 13, 2021 Category: Science Authors: Nicola Davis Science correspondent Tags: Alcohol Cancer Medical research Breast cancer Health Science Society Source Type: news
Saliva Test to Detect HPV-Associated Throat Cancer Saliva Test to Detect HPV-Associated Throat Cancer
A new clinically validated saliva test has demonstrated high accuracy in detecting HPV-positive oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - June 16, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
PET-CT-guided surveillance cost effective for advanced oropharyngeal cancer
(Source: PharmacoEconomics and Outcomes News)
Source: PharmacoEconomics and Outcomes News - June 1, 2021 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
