Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Research from Chang Gung University, Department of Otolaryngology reveals new findings on squamous cell carcinoma
Published in Cancer Weekly, June 1st, 2010
A new study, 'Clinical, pathological and molecular determinants in squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity,' is now available. According to a study from Kaohsiung, Taiwan, "Squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity (OCSCC) is the most frequently observed form of head-and-neck cancer in Southeast Asia and is the sixth most common cancer worldwide. Most cases of this preventable disease are caused by alcohol consumption, smoking and betel nut chewing."
"The survival rates of patients with advanced OCSCC have not increased significantly in recent years. While treatments for OCSCC are similar worldwide, survival rates differ by geographical area. The various genetic...
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Source: Cancer Weekly (2010-06-01)
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