Head and Neck Cancer


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What treatment options are available for human papillomavirus induced head and neck cancer?
Dr. David Goldenberg
Professor, Head and Neck Cancer Surgeon
https://profiles.psu.edu/profiles/display/112964
Penn State Cancer Institute
https://cancer.psu.edu/


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In the past, treatment for head and neck cancer was referred to as “heavy handed.” Often curing the cancer, but with long-term side effects.
But now in the new era of minimally invasive surgery…
Once the tumor is removed, treatment still may include decreased doses of radiation therapy, chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
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