Intrinsic Radiosensitivity Is Not the Determining Factor in Treatment Response Differences between HPV Negative and HPV Positive Head and Neck Cancers

Intrinsic Radiosensitivity Is Not the Determining Factor in Treatment Response Differences between HPV Negative and HPV Positive Head and Neck Cancers

Head and neck squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCC) resulting from human papillomavirus (HPV) are increasing in incidence but demonstrate significantly better treatment response than HNSCC from other causes such as tobacco and alcohol. This study sought to identify differences in HNSCC, intrinsic to HPV...

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Main Authors: Paul Reid, Alexander H. Staudacher, Loredana G. Marcu, Ian Olver, Leyla Moghaddasi, Michael P. Brown, Yanrui Li, Eva Bezak
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-07-01
Series:Cells
Subjects:
head and neck cancer
HNSCCC
HPV
radiosensitivity
clonogenic assay
fractionated radiation therapy
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/9/8/1788

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