Head and neck cancer
Having All Natural Teeth May Boost Survival Chances In Neck, Head Cancer Patients
Researchers found that people with better oral health – those having natural teeth and more frequent dental visits – had better chances of surviving head and neck cancers. 
Head And Neck Cancer Treatment 2016: Immunotherapy Drug Nivolumab Extends Survival Rates
Used in combination with chemo, the immunotherapy drug Nivolumab has had promising results in treating tumors in advanced head and neck cancer patients. 
HPV Linked To Cancers Of Head, Neck: How Human Papillomavirus Affects Survival Rates
New research looks into HPV’s role in tumor development to gauge the viability of different treatment options for patients suffering from specific types of cancer. 
15.5 Million Americans Have A History Of Cancer; Prostate, Breast Cancers Top The List
As of Jan. 1, 2016, more than 15.5 million Americans have a history of cancer; in 2026, this number will reach more than 20 million. 
Bristol-Myers' Opdivo Extends Survival In Head And Neck Cancer -Study
Bristol-Myers Squibb's cancer immunotherapy drug, Opdivo, helped advanced head and neck cancer patients with a dismal prognosis live longer than other standard treatments, according to data from a late-stage study presented on Tuesday. 
Obama Wants To Cure Cancer, Announces New “MoonShot” Led By Biden
President Obama promised to undertake a national effort to cure cancer, a “new moonshot” with Vice President Biden in charge of “mission control.” 
Broccoli Plant Extract May Prevent Head And Neck Cancer; ‘Green Chemoprevention’ Undergoes Testing
A compound found in broccoli may serve as natural treatment for cancer prevention. 
HPV Negative Head-And-Neck Cancer Found To Have Higher Expressions Of 4 Proteins
A new study has identified four proteins that play a crucial role in drug-resistant HPV-negative head-and-neck squamous cell cancers, bringing hope to researchers seeking better drug targets. 
Epilepsy Drug Could Cut Head And Neck Cancer Deaths In The US By 4,000
The anticonvulsant and mood-stabilizing drug valproic acid is associated with a 34 percent lower risk of head and neck cancer, a new study finds. 
Oral Health: Adults With Many Cavities Are 32 Percent Less Likely To Develop Head And Neck Cancer
Adults who continuously suffer from cavities may reduce their risk of head and neck cancer.
