Head and Neck Cancer Resource Center

Feature articles

Two Phase 3 Trials Cast Doubts on Advantage of Induction Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer

Two Phase 3 Trials Cast Doubts on Advantage of Induction Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer

A definitive picture of the value of induction chemotherapy for head and neck cancer remains elusive.

HPV-Associated Oropharyngeal Cancer: A Growing Dilemma

HPV-Associated Oropharyngeal Cancer: A Growing Dilemma

The incidence of HPV-negative oropharyngeal cancers (OPC) is in decline, but rates of HPV-positive OPC are increasing with no sign of abating.

Head, Neck, and Non-Colorectal GI Cancers at ASCO 2012: Coverage with Commentary by Dr. Barbara Burtness

Head, Neck, and Non-Colorectal GI Cancers at ASCO 2012: Coverage with Commentary by Dr. Barbara Burtness

This review of three oral abstracts on head, neck, and non-colorectal GI cancers presented at ASCO 2012 includes commentary from Dr. Barbara Burtness.

Head and Neck Cancer Resources

More Head and Neck Cancer Information

Lymphoseek: A New "Gold Standard" for Identifying Positive Lymph Nodes?

Lymphoseek: A New "Gold Standard" for Identifying Positive Lymph Nodes?

Lymphoseek has now demonstrated significant efficacy in diagnosis and staging of squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck.

Identifying Molecular Subtypes of Head and Neck Cancer May Lead to Effective Preventive Treatment

Identifying Molecular Subtypes of Head and Neck Cancer May Lead to Effective Preventive Treatment

New research has enhanced the understanding of the molecular profile of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma and may point the way to preventive treatment.

Coffee Reduces Risk of Oral & Pharyngeal Cancer Death

Coffee Reduces Risk of Oral & Pharyngeal Cancer Death

A prospective cohort study provides strong evidence that regular coffee drinking reduces mortality from an increasingly common cancer.

Coming Soon: Head and Neck Cancer at ASCO 2012 with Commentary from Dr. Barbara Burtness

In this week's Advisor Blog, the author discusses ChemotherapyAdvisor's upcoming coverage of head and neck cancer research at ASCO 2012.

Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer

Teach your patients about how hormone therapy can help stop the growth of hormone-sensitive breast cancer tumors using this fact sheet.

Paget Disease of the Breast

Help your patients learn more about the cause, treatment, and prognosis for Pagent disease of the breast with this informational fact sheet.

Cigar Smoking and Cancer

This fact sheets answers common questions patients may have about the link between cigar smoking and cancer.

What is Palliative Care?

This fact sheet answers common questions patients may have about palliative care.

Treating and Managing Inflammatory Breast Cancer

This fact sheet provides information for patients about how inflammatory breast cancer is diagnosed, treated, and managed.

Gliomas

Gliomas

Gliomas are the most common form of brain tumors, which begin in the glial (supportive) tissue. Different types of gliomas ...

14 Chemotherapy-Related Adverse Effects

14 Chemotherapy-Related Adverse Effects

Patients receiving treatment for cancer can experience a number of potential side effects and reactions. Clinicians should be aware of ...

Chemotherapy Induced Alopecia (CIA)

Chemotherapy Induced Alopecia (CIA)

Compared to the severe adverse effects of chemotherapy, chemotherapy-induced alopecia (CIA) is surprisingly one of the more troubling aspects of ...

Abraxane® Injectable Suspension (paclitaxel protein-bound particles) (albumin-bound)

Abraxane® Injectable Suspension (paclitaxel protein-bound particles) (albumin-bound)

This slideshow reviews Abraxane® Injectable Suspension (paclitaxel protein-bound particles (albumin-bound) for patients with non-small cell lung cancer.

Table of Contents

Slide 3: ...

Heart Failure During Breast Cancer Management: A Case Study

Heart Failure During Breast Cancer Management: A Case Study

Byline: Sandra Cuellar Puri, PharmD, BCOP

Chief Complaint

During a routine follow-up visit, WM, a 48-year-old female, complains of ongoing fatigue since ...

Regimen and Drug Listings

GET FULL LISTINGS OF TREATMENT Regimens and Drug INFORMATION

Bone Cancer Regimens Drugs
Brain Cancer Regimens Drugs
Breast Cancer Regimens Drugs
Endocrine Cancer Regimens Drugs
Gastrointestinal Cancer Regimens Drugs
Genitourinary Cancer Regimens Drugs
Gynecologic Cancer Regimens Drugs
Head and Neck Cancer Regimens Drugs
Hematologic Cancer Regimens Drugs
Lung Cancer Regimens Drugs
Other Cancers Regimens
Rare Cancers Regimens
Skin Cancer Regimens Drugs