scholarly journals Intensive mucositis management in head and neck cancer patients treated with concomitant chemo-radiotherapy: the pivotal role of the nurse

2017 ◽  
Vol 28 ◽  
pp. vi107
Author(s):  
S. Cocconi ◽  
S. Bui ◽  
F. Leonardi ◽  
F. Facchinetti ◽  
F. Chiastra
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Pivotal Role ◽  
Mucositis Management

scholarly journals Circulating MicroRNAs as Prognostic Molecular Biomarkers in Human Head and Neck Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shree Ram Lamichhane ◽  
Thanuja Thachil ◽  
Harriet Gee ◽  
Natalie Milic
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Overall Survival ◽  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Prognostic Role ◽  
Circulating Micrornas

Background. Circulating microRNAs (miRNAs) are potential molecular biomarkers for cancer detection; however, little is known about their prognostic role in head and neck cancer. This current study is aimed at evaluating the role of novel miRNAs in the survival of head and neck cancer patients. Materials and Methods. We performed a systematic literature search using online databases for articles published between December 2006 and February 2019. A meta-analysis was conducted to assess the correlation between miRNA expressions and overall survival (OS) among the selected head and neck cancer studies. After multilevel screening by reviewers, meta-analysis was performed using hazard ratios (HR) and associated 95% confidence interval (CI) of survival to calculate a pooled effect size. Result. A total of 1577 patients across 13 studies were included in the literature review, with 18 miRNAs upregulated and 4 miRNAs downregulated predicting a poor overall survival. The forest plot generated using cumulated survival data resulted in a pooled HR value of 2.943 (95% CI: 2.394-3.618) indicating a strong association of dysregulated miRNA expression with a poor outcome. Only 2 miRNAs—low levels of miR-9 and high levels of miR-483-5p—were observed in two studies, both showing a significant association with overall cancer survival. Conclusion. To our knowledge, this is the first comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis that examines the prognostic role of circulating miRNAs from blood in head and neck cancer patients. The combined effect estimates a HR across multiple studies and also supports the previous individual findings that an alteration in miRNA expression is highly associated with poor prognosis. This has the potential to use serum and/or plasma miRNAs as biomarkers and become novel tools for predicting the prognosis of head and neck cancer patients in the near future.

Head and neck cancer patients with pulmonary nodules: Value and role of CT-guided transthoracic needle aspiration biopsies

Head & Neck ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 25 (11) ◽  
pp. 889-894 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beno�t Mesurolle ◽  
Fran�ois Mignon ◽  
Philippe Meingan ◽  
Christian Domenge ◽  
Manuella Vasile ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Pulmonary Nodules ◽  
Needle Aspiration ◽  
Ct Guided

Role of prophylactic PEG and risk factors for PEG dependency in head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy.

2015 ◽  
Vol 33 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e17017-e17017
Author(s):  
Ruchika Gutt ◽  
Steven H. Krasnow ◽  
Hosai Hesham ◽  
Andrea Burmeister ◽  
JoAnn Manning
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Neck Cancer

scholarly journals PO-112 Role of microbiota in predicting oral mucositis in head and neck cancer patients treated with IMRT

2019 ◽  
Vol 132 ◽  
pp. 57 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Orlandi ◽  
N.A. lacovelli ◽  
L. De Cecco ◽  
T. Rancati ◽  
A. Cavallo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Oral Mucositis

scholarly journals Surgery in head and neck cancer: United Kingdom National Multidisciplinary Guidelines

2016 ◽  
Vol 130 (S2) ◽  
pp. S68-S70 ◽  
Author(s):  
J J Homer ◽  
M J Fardy
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
United Kingdom ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Minimal Access ◽  
Short And Long Term ◽  
The Uk

AbstractThis is the official guideline endorsed by the specialty associations involved in the care of head and neck cancer patients in the UK. Surgery is one of the key modalities used in head and neck cancer treatment. Recent advances and a greater awareness of the short- and long-term toxicities associated with non-surgical modalities and newer technologies that permit minimal access resections have led to a resurgence in surgery. This paper provides an overview of the role of surgery in head and neck cancer practice.

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