New drug discovery could halt spread of brain cancer
The tissues in our bodies largely are made of fluid. It moves around cells and…
Browsing: Head and Neck Cancers
Proton therapy for paediatric brain tumours has favourable cognitive outcomes
Proton therapy treatment for paediatric brain tumour patients is associated with better neurocognitive outcomes compared…
Study shows potential to develop brain tumour liquid biopsies
Scientists are making strides in developing liquid biopsies for brain tumours by detecting tumour DNA…
Scientists bring new hope to brain tumour patients
sGBM is a rare type of brain cancer in adults. The incidence varies from 2…
Tiny DNA modification has big impact on deadly tumours
A simple modification of a DNA base in small areas of the genome may explain…
Breakthrough in childhood brain cancer
Scientists led by Newcastle University have been able to identify the group of children needing…
Brain cancer: why killing the fastest growing cells may not be the only treatment
Florian Siebzehnrubl, Cardiff University Brain cancers are fortunately rare tumours in adults. Nevertheless, the most…
ESMO 2018: Patients with HPV-positive oropharynx cancer should receive chemoradiation
Patients with human papilloma virus (HPV)-positive throat cancer should receive chemoradiotherapy rather than cetuximab with…
ESMO 2018: Immunotherapy improves survival in metastatic or recurrent head and neck cancer
Immunotherapy with pembrolizumab improves survival in patients with head and neck cancer that has recurred…
DNA vaccine leads to immune responses in HPV-related head and neck cancer
A therapeutic vaccine can boost antibodies and T cells, helping them infiltrate tumours and fight…