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Genomic sequencing and precision medicine in head and neck cancers

  • R. C. Hoesli
  • , M. L. Ludwig
  • , N. L. Michmerhuizen
  • , A. J. Rosko
  • , M. E. Spector
  • , J. C. Brenner
  • , A. C. Birkeland

Research output: Contribution to journalReview articlepeer-review

Abstract

Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) remains a common and deadly disease. Historically, surgical and chemoradiation treatments have been met with modest success, and understanding of genetic drivers of HNSCC has been limited. With recent next generation sequencing studies focused on HNSCC, we are beginning to understand the genetic landscape of HNSCCs and are starting to identify and advance targeted options for patients. In this review, we describe current knowledge and recent advances in sequencing studies of HNSCC, discuss current limitations and future directions for further genomic analysis, and highlight the translational advances being undertaken to treat this important disease.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)884-892
Number of pages9
JournalEuropean Journal of Surgical Oncology
Volume43
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2017
Externally publishedYes

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© 2016 Elsevier Ltd, BASO ~ The Association for Cancer Surgery, and the European Society of Surgical Oncology

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Genomics
  • HNSCC
  • Head and neck cancer
  • Personalized medicine
  • Precision medicine

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