head and neck squamous cell carcinoma

Head and Neck Cancer Cells Highjack Nearby Tissue to Promote Further Spread

Up to half of patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma will experience...

Oral Pathogens Induce Oral Cancer

Pathogens found in tissues that surround the teeth contribute to a highly aggressive type...

Genetic Variant Drives Aggressive Head and Neck Cancer Growth

A genetic variant in a gene called MET is responsible for more aggressive growth...

HPV Inhibits the Immune System So HNSCC Tumors Can Grow

Researchers at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry have uncovered how the human papillomavirus...

Radiation and Immunotherapy Combination Shows Promise for HNSCC Treatment

A combination of radiation therapy and immunotherapy may lead to encouraging survival outcomes and...

THC Accelerates Head and Neck Cancer Growth

Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have identified the molecular...

Cigarette Smoke Reprograms Cells to Support Head and Neck Cancer

Cigarette smoke reprograms the cells that surround head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC)...

Aspirin May Save the Lives of Some Head and Neck Cancer Patients

Regular use of aspirin or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may help some patients...

DNA Vaccine Provokes Immune Responses in HPV-Related Head and Neck Cancer Cases

A therapeutic vaccine can boost antibodies and T cells, helping them infiltrate tumors and...

Immunotherapy Targets HPV-Related Head and Neck Cancer

A novel vaccine therapy can generate immune responses in patients with head and neck...