Understanding Head and Neck Cancers

00:00 - Introduction - Understanding Head and Neck Cancers
01:38- Incidence and typical presentation of Head and Neck cancers.
03:33- Risk factors and screening recommendations for Head and Neck cancers.
06:01- How do Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) and Human papillomavirus (HPV) cause cancer formation?
07:57- Prognosis for HPV-related v/s non-HPV-related Head and Neck Cancers.
09:16- Impact of HPV vaccination on Head and Neck cancers.
11:06- Sean Breininger's Head and Neck cancer story.
13:53- New trends in diagnosis of Head and Neck cancers.
17:09- Advances in development of new treatments for Head and Neck cancers.
19:23- Possibility of use of CRISPR gene editing as a treatment option for Head and Neck cancers.
20:59- Advice for caregivers of patients with Head and Neck cancers.
22:35- Advice for Head and Neck cancers survivors.
25:12- Significance of coordinated care in the management of Head and Neck cancers.
27:59- Exciting area of research in Head and Neck cancers.
29:56- Sean's message


Head and neck cancers, also called head and neck squamous cell carcinomas, usually begin in the squamous cells that line the mucosal surfaces of the head and neck region. Head and neck cancers can form in the oral cavity, throat, voice box, nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, the salivary glands and the muscles and nerves in the head and neck.

The global incidence of head and neck cancers have increased considerably over the past decade. Men have been found to be more at risk compared to women. The major risk factors include tobacco and alcohol consumption, however, HPV – the human papilloma virus has emerged as a novel risk factor for these cancers.

We are talking to Dr Patrick Ha, Professor and the Chief of Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery at UCSF, to get an in-depth understanding of head and neck cancers, the current standard of care, and differences in prognosis & treatment of HPV positive and HPV negative patients. Joining us on the panel to bring in the patient perspective is head and neck cancer warrior Sean Breininger.

This talk has been created by CureTalks.com, in association with the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center to facilitate discussions for solutions, with a mission to heal the world through information and sharing of knowledge. At CureTalks we discuss groundbreaking medical research including a wide range of medical, health, and wellness issues, bringing together the doctors, researchers and patients on the same platform.

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