Head & Neck CancerConnect
Overview of Head & Neck Cancer
Symptoms, Risk Factors & Diagnosis of Head & Neck Cancers
HPV & Oropharyngeal Cancer - What do We Know?
HPV contributes to oropharyngeal cancer development, is preventable with vaccination - Gardasil FDA approved-June 2020.
Keytruda Precision Cancer Immunotherapy Treatment for Head and Neck Cancer
Keytruda immunotherapy significantly prolongs survival for patients with newly diagnosed or recurrent HENT cancers
Head & Neck Cancer Connect is a unique resource that brings patients, caregivers, advocates and experts together - individuals benefit from a blend of expert-authored news and educational programming alongside a robust social network, providing insight into symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment and the support of other individuals being treated at some of the best cancer centers. Head & Neck Cancer Connect offers users expert authored clinically-reviewed information and the perspective of their peers in a safe, objective space, helping to ensure they become empowered in their healthcare journey. Search the over 7000 articles on the management of cancer.
Head & Neck Cancer Connect is a unique resource that brings patients, caregivers, advocates and experts together - individuals benefit from a blend of expert-authored news and educational programming alongside a robust social network, providing insight into symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment and the support of other individuals being treated at some of the best cancer centers. Head & Neck Cancer Connect offers users expert authored clinically-reviewed information and the perspective of their peers in a safe, objective space, helping to ensure they become empowered in their healthcare journey. Search the over 7000 articles on the management of cancer.
Head & Neck Cancer Overviews
Radiation Therapy for Head, Neck and Oral Cavity Cancers
What to expect during radiation therapy used to treat cancer of the head, neck, or oral cavity?
Overview of Larynx Cancer
Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer of the larynx.
Ask The Expert About Head and Neck Cancer
Dr. Stephen Kang M.D. of The Ohio State University - James Cancer Hospital answers questions about head and neck cancer.
Overview of Salivary Gland Cancer
Symptoms, Diagnosis, & Treatment of Salivary Gland Cancer
Head & Neck Cancer Treatment
Toripalimab Plus Gemcitabine/Cisplatin for Recurrent or Metastatic Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
Toripalimab Immunotherapy improves treatment of recurrent or metastatic Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
Tipifarnib for HRAS-mutant Head and Neck Cancer
According to doctors at Dana Farber, Tipifarnib appears promising for treatment of certain head and neck cancers.
PET Scans Superior for Evaluation of Head, Neck, and Oral Cancers.
PET scans superior for evaluating lymph nodes and response to treatment in head and neck cancer.
Erbitux® Treatment for EGFR positive Head and Neck Cancer
Erbitux alone or in combination with radiation or chemotherapy is effective treatment of advanced head & neck cancer.
Head & Neck Cancer Survivorship
Acupuncture Reduces Pain After Surgery for Head and Neck Cancer
Acupuncture plays a role in cancer management; reduces pain and decreases radiation caused xerostomia
Head & Neck Cancer Newsletter
Stay Current With Head - Neck Cancer Treatment Advances & Connect with Others
Visual Screening Reduces Deaths of Oral Cancer in High-Risk Individuals
Visual screening of the oral cavity detects oral cancer in individuals who use tobacco or alcohol and should be routine
Managing Complications from Treatment for Head and Neck Cancers
Anemia, mucositis, xerostomia, & EGFR inhibitor side effects can all be managed and often prevented