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Cancer Gene Therapy
Researchers from University of Pittsburgh, Department of Medicine detail findings in cancer gene therapy
March 25th, 2008
A new study, 'Clinical applications of gene therapy in head and neck cancer,' is now available. According to a study from the United States, "Despite advances in surgery, radiotherapy, and the incorporation of novel systemic agents into treatment, long-term outcomes of patients with head and neck cancer remain unsatisfactory. The growing understanding of head and neck cancer biology suggests that targeting molecular events governing carcinogenesis or tumor progression may provide novel therapeutic approaches for head and neck cancer." "Squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN) is characterized by locoregional spread and is clinically accessible, making it an...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2008-03-25)
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