Updates in head and neck cancer: one year in review
Introduction: Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) encompass a heterogeneous group of tumors with a challenge treatment. In Brazil, HNSCC represent the third most frequent neoplasia in men. Aim: The aim of this study was to review the most relevant and practice changing articles...
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda.
2018-07-01
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| Series: | Brazilian Journal of Oncology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.5935/1806-6054.20180006 |
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| Summary: | Introduction: Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) encompass a heterogeneous group of tumors with a challenge treatment. In Brazil, HNSCC represent the third most frequent neoplasia in men. Aim: The aim of this study was to review the most relevant and practice changing articles recently published. Material and methods: The review of the literature covered studies published over the last year and described key evidence-based changes in treatment of HNSCC. Results: We retrieved nine studies with clinical impact. The main updates include: 1) systematic review in the treatment delivery time; 2) recommendations for the diagnosis of HPV oropharyngeal carcinoma; 3) guidelines for the delineation of target volumes in radiation therapy; 4) de-intensification of treatment in HPV positive oropharyngeal carcinoma; 5) induction chemotherapy; 6) immunotherapy. Conclusions: The treatment and diagnosis of HNSCC has changed over the last year, mainly with the inclusion of HPV positive oropharyngeal carcinoma and immunotherapy. |
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| ISSN: | 2526-8732 |