U.K. survey supports HPV vaccine ‘jab’ for boys

2013-10-22

An overwhelming majority of people in the U.K. support the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination for boys, according to a survey conducted by OnePoll on behalf

Low-level laser therapy may reduce canker sores in HNSCC

2013-10-20

Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) has shown promising results in reducing the occurrence of canker sores in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) patients undergoing

MRI better predicts oral cancer survival

2013-10-15

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may be a better tool for predicting the chances of survival and tumor metastasis of patients with oral cancer, according to

Study: Free HNC screenings have positive impact

2013-10-08

Offering free head and neck cancer (HNC) screenings annually to communities offers the possibility of early detection and the opportunity to increase the understanding of

Anticoagulation therapy reduces clot risk for HNC patients

2013-10-07

Head and neck cancer (HNC) patients who are hospitalized after surgery and do not receive anticoagulation therapy have an increased risk of blood clots, according

Squamous cell carcinoma of tongue more deadly in young than old

2013-10-01

Young patients with recurrent squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the tongue have 100% fatality rates within 16 months of its appearance compared with a 50%

Study offers tips for managing ONJ in cancer patients

2013-09-30

The aging baby boomer generation is bringing with it a number of healthcare concerns, among them an anticipated rise in cancer rates and osteoporosis diagnoses.

Proton therapy helps oropharyngeal patients

2013-09-26

Oropharyngeal carcinoma patients treated with intensity-modulated proton therapy (IMPT) were half as likely to need feeding tubes compared to patients treated with intensity-modulated radiation therapy

Proton therapy cuts side effects for young HNC patients

2013-09-24

The precise targeting and limited dosing of radiation via proton therapy can reduce treatment side effects among head and neck cancer (HNC) patients, according to

HPV-related oropharyngeal cancers up 60% in young adults

2013-09-24

The human papillomavirus (HPV) may be to blame for the alarming increase of young adults with oropharyngeal cancer, according to researchers from Henry Ford Hospital

Eating, exercising help pharyngeal patients who undergo radiotherapy

2013-09-19

Patients with pharyngeal cancer who eat regularly and consistently perform swallowing exercises throughout radiotherapy have much better long-term eating outcomes, according to a new study

Start-up firm offers lower-cost oral cancer screening device

2013-09-17

Researchers involved in the development of the Identafi multispectral oral cancer screening device have now introduced another oral cancer screening device that uses fluorescence technology