Comparison of PD-L1 expression in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma among preoperative biopsy, surgical resection and metastatic lymph node
Comparison of PD-L1 expression in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma among preoperative biopsy, surgical resection and metastatic lymph node Background: The interpretation of PD-L1 expression in advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) has recently emerged as a component of companion diagnostics, essential in identifying candidates for immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). However, evaluating […]
NONSPECIFIC IMMUNE STIMULATION – 1ST TYPE OF IMMUNOTHERAPY
NONSPECIFIC IMMUNE STIMULATION – 1ST TYPE OF IMMUNOTHERAPY Nonspecific immune stimulation is a type of immunotherapy that stimulates a patient’s immune response in a general way. In non-specific immune stimulation, drugs or other substances are used to increase the overall immune response, which can help kill cancer cells. For example, some patients who have had […]
HEAD AND NECK CANCER OVERVIEW
HEAD AND NECK CANCER OVERVIEW Cancers of the head and neck include cancers that start in several places in the head and throat, not including brain cancers or cancers of the eye. These cancers can start: 1) In the sinuses (the spaces around the nose on the inside of the skull). 2) Inside and behind […]
IMMUNOTHERAPY AND FIGHT AGAINST CANCER
IMMUNOTHERAPY AND FIGHT AGAINST CANCER #Immunotherapy is an exciting area of cancer research that is changing the way we think about cancer treatment. Immunotherapy works by using the body’s immune system to fight cancer. This video describes how it works and the three types of immunotherapy that are used to treat: nonspecific immune stimulation, t […]
WARNING 6 SIGNS OF SALIVARY GLAND TUMOR
WARNING 6 SIGNS OF SALIVARY GLAND TUMOR Don’t Ignore the Signals! Signs and symptoms of salivary gland tumor include: A lump or swelling on or near the jaw or in the neck or mouth. Muscle weakness on one side of the face. Numbness in part of the face. Ongoing pain near a salivary gland. Trouble […]
AI IMPROVES HEAD AND NECK CANCER DIAGNOSIS
AI IMPROVES HEAD AND NECK CANCER DIAGNOSIS Head and neck cancer (HNC) is a major global health concern, causing almost half a million deaths worldwide each year. The need for accurate prognostic tools to guide treatment and improve outcomes is vast and urgent. Artificial intelligence (AI) is a new field of science in which computers […]
WHAT DOES A MACROPHAGE LOOK LIKE?
WHAT DOES A MACROPHAGE LOOK LIKE? What does a macrophage look like under an electron microscope? Watch the reel to find out ⬇️ and share
WARNING 6 SIGNS OF NON-MELANOMA SKIN CANCER
WARNING 6 SIGNS OF NON-MELANOMA SKIN CANCER Don’t Ignore the Signals! Signs and symptoms of non-melanoma skin cancer include: A non-healing sore: This can be a red, scaly, or crusty patch that does not heal or keeps coming back. Lumps or bumps: A red, firm lump that can be small, slow-growing, or shiny, may appear. […]
HEAD AND NECK CANCER: HOW A SIMPLE BLOOD TEST CAN DETECT CANCER, UP TO 10 YEARS AHEAD
HEAD AND NECK CANCER: HOW A SIMPLE BLOOD TEST CAN DETECT CANCER, UP TO 10 YEARS AHEAD In what may be a landmark moment in cancer detection, researchers have unveiled a simple blood test capable of catching head and neck cancers up to ten years before symptoms show. This test, particularly aimed at cancers linked […]
CANCER CELLS
CANCER CELLS Cancer cells are cells that divide continually, forming solid tumors or flooding the blood or lymph with abnormal cells. Cell division is a normal process used by the body for growth and repair. A parent cell divides to form two daughter cells, and these daughter cells are used to build new tissue or […]