Lead programme based on a first--in--class small--molecule E6AP ubiquitin ligase inhibition strategy for the treatment of HPV--positive head and neck cancer -- Programme has demonstrated strong in ...

Neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy may beat immunotherapy alone when it comes to pathologic response, but its impact on survival remains to be seen.

A new analysis explores whether accelerating RT delivery with 6 fractions vs 5 fractions per week improves outcomes in ...

Patients with locally advanced head and neck cancer who received the immune checkpoint inhibitor pembrolizumab before, during and after standard-of-care surgery had longer event-free survival without ...

Adding pembrolizumab (Keytruda), before and after surgery, to standard adjuvant therapy for locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) prolonged event-free survival (EFS), the ...

Head and neck cancer is a broad term for several types of cancers that include the mouth (oral cavity), throat (pharynx), voice box (larynx), sinuses and nose cavity, and salivary glands. Head and ...

Keytruda is approved for resectable locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma with PD-L1 expression, marking a significant advancement in treatment options. The KEYNOTE-689 trial showed a ...

Nivolumab with cisplatin and radiotherapy improved 3-year disease-free survival to 63.1% versus 52.5% in high-risk head and neck cancer patients. The trial enrolled 680 patients, with Opdivo ...

Patients with locally advanced head and neck cancer who received the immune checkpoint inhibitor pembrolizumab before, during and after standard-of-care surgery had longer event-free survival without ...

If you or someone you love is facing a mouth cancer diagnosis, MSK experts can help. If you want to learn about surgeries to ...

The visual nature of head and neck cancer calls for treatment strategies that will minimize toxicities related to radiation therapy. Advances in precision radiation techniques, supportive care, and ...

Reconstructive surgery may be needed after a large tumor is removed. Reconstructive surgery helps to rebuild the area and restore how the throat works. Your surgeon will often take tissue and blood ...