The aim of the study was to examine prevalence of dysphagia at the population level in head and neck cancer (HNC) survivors.
K. Hutcheson +7 more
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ROS-Mediated Therapeutic Strategy in Chemo-/Radiotherapy of Head and Neck Cancer
Head and neck cancer is a highly genetic and metabolic heterogeneous collection of malignancies of the lip, oral cavity, salivary glands, pharynx, esophagus, paranasal sinuses, and larynx with five-year survival rates ranging from 12% to 93%.
Gan Huang, S. Pan
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Stage T4B head and neck cancer survival outcome comparisons based on treatment modality: is surgery a viable treatment option? [PDF]
IMPORTANCE: Advanced stage head and neck cancers are often deemed unresectable due to the aggressive nature of the cancer. In evaluating survival patterns of patients with stage IVb tumors, it is valuable to determine whether patients who undergo ...
Kidwai, Neiha
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Updated Clinical Considerations for Dental Implant Therapy in Irradiated Head and Neck Cancer Patients [PDF]
An increasing number of reports indicate successful use of dental implants (DI) during oral rehabilitation for head and neck cancer patients undergoing tumor surgery and radiation therapy.
Chan, Hsun‐liang +4 more
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Swallowing Disorders After Treatment for Head and Neck Cancer
Background Dysphagia is a common consequence of treatment for head and neck cancer (HNC). The purpose of the study was to evaluate the prevalence of dysphagia in a group of patients treated for HNC in Slovenia, and to identify factors contributing to the
Martina Pezdirec +2 more
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Background Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) has been rising in incidence primarily related to HPV‐associated oropharyngeal cancers. Novel molecular therapeutics are evolving with the mTOR pathway as a new target.
Jaimin Patel +5 more
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Establishing a large prospective clinical cohort in people with head and neck cancer as a biomedical resource:head and neck 5000 [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Head and neck cancer is an important cause of ill health. Survival appears to be improving but the reasons for this are unclear. They could include evolving aetiology, modifications in care, improvements in treatment or changes in lifestyle ...
Abdelkader, Maged +97 more
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Comparison of the Financial Burden of Survivors of Head and Neck Cancer With Other Cancer Survivors
Importance Head and neck cancer (HNC) is more common among socioeconomically disenfranchised individuals, making financial burden particularly relevant. Objective To assess the financial burdens of HNC compared with other cancers.
S. Massa +4 more
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Evaluating the manubrium sterni as a site for bone implantation: a 3D radiological feasibility study
Background To increase the number of patients who can speak hands-free after total laryngectomy, we aim to assess the viability of the manubrium sterni bone (MSB) for bone implantation.
Max Johannes Dullaart +8 more
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Improving head and neck cancer therapies by immunomodulation of the tumour microenvironment
A. Ruffin +5 more
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