Chemotherapy combined with radiotherapy is the traditional treatment for oropharyngeal cancer. All cancer treatments can have side effects, but radiotherapy for this form of the disease often ...

SX-682 is under clinical development by Syntrix Pharmaceuticals and currently in Phase II for Oropharyngeal Cancer.

Oropharyngeal mucositis is an acute and distressing toxic effect of chemotherapy and head and neck irradiation. This oral sequela significantly impairs the daily functioning and quality of life of ...

"Around 70 per cent of throat cancer cases are caused by HPV," said Dr Hisham Mehanna from the University of Birmingham.

The authors conclude that the lidocaine lollipop could have value as an administration method for local oropharyngeal anesthesia before EGD, especially for elderly patients, those with ...

Read more about Surgery to remove the tumour for head and neck cancer A trial looking at treatment after surgery for HPV positive oropharyngeal cancer (PATHOS) This trial is looking at less intensive ...

It uses high energy rays similar to x-rays to kill cancer cells. You usually have a type of external radiotherapy called intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) for mouth or oropharyngeal cancer.

While expectorated sputum is often colonised with normal oropharyngeal flora, it is still valuable for diagnosing infections when clinical signs such as fever, increased sputum production or changes ...

Abbreviations: BOT, base of tongue; DFCI, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; HNC, head and neck cancer; HPV-OPC, human papillomavirus–positive oropharyngeal cancer; IQR ...

Proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) are frequently prescribed to suppress stomach acid in patients with gastroesophageal reflux ...

Poliomyelitis is an ancient disease that has resulted in significant morbidity and mortality worldwide for centuries. Its ...