Recently Identified Biomarkers That Promote Lymph Node Metastasis in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Recently Identified Biomarkers That Promote Lymph Node Metastasis in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is a heterogeneous cancer that arises in the upper aerodigestive tract. Despite advances in knowledge and treatment of this disease, the five-year survival rate after diagnosis of advanced (stage 3 and 4) HNSCC remains approximately 50%. One reason for t...

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Main Authors: Scott A. Weed, Elyse L. Walk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2011-02-01
Series:Cancers
Subjects:
head and neck cancer
lymph node
invasion
metastasis
biomarker
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/3/1/747/

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