JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
148(11), P. 1022 - 1022
Published: Sept. 22, 2022
Importance
Cetuximab-based
and
carboplatin-based
chemoradiotherapy
(CRT)
are
often
used
for
patients
with
locally
advanced
head
neck
cancer
who
ineligible
cisplatin.
There
no
prospective
head-to-head
data
comparing
cetuximab-based
regimens
radiosensitization.
Objective
To
compare
survival
CRT
in
squamous
cell
carcinoma
(HNSCC).
Design,
Setting,
Participants
This
cohort
study
included
US
veterans
received
a
diagnosis
of
HNSCC
between
January
2006
December
2020
were
treated
systemic
therapy
radiation.
Data
cutoff
was
March
1,
2022
analysis
conducted
from
April-May
2022.
Exposures
Cisplatin,
cetuximab,
or
as
captured
VA
medication
registry.
Main
Outcomes
Measures
Overall
by
estimated
using
Kaplan-Meier
methods.
We
propensity
score
inverse
probability
weighting
to
achieve
covariate
balance
cetuximab-treated
carboplatin-treated
Cox
regression
estimate
cause-specific
hazard
ratios
death
associated
carboplatin
vs
cetuximab.
also
performed
subgroup
analyses
oropharynx
nonoropharynx
primary
sites.
Results
A
total
8290
(median
[IQR]
age,
63
[58-68]
years;
8201
men
[98.9%];
1225
[15.8%]
Black
African
American
6424
[82.6%]
White
individuals)
nonmetastatic
cisplatin
(5566
[67%]),
(1231
[15%]),
cetuximab
(1493
[18%]).
Compared
cisplatin-treated
patients,
older
worse
performance
status
scores
higher
comorbidity
burden.
Median
(IQR)
overall
74.4
(22.3-162.2)
months
radiotherapy
(RT),
43.4
(15.3-123.8)
RT,
31.1
(12.4-87.8)
RT.
After
weighting,
improved
compared
(cause-specific
ratio,
0.85;
95%
CI,
0.78-0.93;
P
=
.001).
difference
prominent
the
subgroup.
Conclusions
Relevance
In
this
veteran
population
undergoing
treatment
CRT,
almost
third
receive
matching,
15%
improvement
suggesting
that
may
be
preferred
radiosensitizer,
particularly
cancers.
JAMA Oncology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(10), P. 1401 - 1401
Published: Sept. 7, 2023
Lip,
oral,
and
pharyngeal
cancers
are
important
contributors
to
cancer
burden
worldwide,
a
comprehensive
evaluation
of
their
globally,
regionally,
nationally
is
crucial
for
effective
policy
planning.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: March 7, 2023
Human
papillomavirus
(HPV),
a
common
sexually
transmitted
virus
infecting
mucosal
or
cutaneous
stratified
epithelia,
is
implicated
in
the
rising
of
associated
cancers
worldwide.
While
HPV
infection
can
be
cleared
by
an
adequate
immune
response,
immunocompromised
individuals
develop
persistent,
treatment-refractory,
and
progressive
disease.
Primary
immunodeficiencies
(PIDs)
with
HPV-related
disease
include
inborn
errors
GATA,
EVER1/2,
CXCR4
mutations,
resulting
defective
cellular
function.
People
living
secondary
immunodeficiency
(e.g.
solid-organ
transplants
recipients
immunosuppression)
acquired
concurrent
human
(HIV)
infection)
are
also
at
significant
risk
Immunocompromised
people
highly
susceptible
to
development
warts,
cervical,
anogenital
oropharyngeal
carcinomas.
The
specific
mechanisms
underlying
high-risk
HPV-driven
cancer
hosts
not
well
understood.
Current
treatments
for
surgery
adjuvant
chemotherapy
and/or
radiotherapy,
clinical
trials
underway
investigate
use
anti-PD-1
therapy.
In
setting
HIV
co-infection,
persistent
high-grade
anal
intraepithelial
neoplasia
occur
despite
suppressive
antiretroviral
therapy,
ongoing
transformation
overt
malignancy.
Although
therapeutic
vaccines
against
under
development,
efficacy
these
PID,
secondary-
acquired-
remains
unclear.
RNA-based
targeting
genome
mRNA
transcript
has
become
promising
next-generation
avenue.
this
review,
we
summarise
current
understanding
pathogenesis,
evasion,
malignant
transformation,
focus
on
key
PIDs,
immunodeficiencies,
infection.
management
vaccine
regimes
outlined
relation
cancer,
specifically,
need
more
effective
strategies
hosts.
recent
advances
gene
including
CRISPR
short
interfering
RNA
(siRNA),
potential
application
great
interest.
An
increased
both
dysregulated
responses
viral
persistence
essential
design
therapies
eliminate
most
at-risk
populations.
JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
149(11), P. 971 - 971
Published: July 9, 2023
Importance
There
is
growing
interest
in
the
use
of
circulating
plasma
tumor
human
papillomavirus
(HPV)
DNA
for
diagnosis
and
surveillance
patients
with
HPV-associated
oropharyngeal
squamous
cell
carcinoma
(OPSCC).
Recent
advances
assays,
combining
identification
HPV
fragment
analysis
(tumor
tissue–modified
viral
[TTMV]-HPV
DNA),
have
been
shown
to
be
highly
accurate.
However,
these
newer
techniques
has
limited
small
cohort
studies
clinical
trials.
Objective
To
establish
efficacy
TTMV-HPV
testing
OPSCC
a
contemporary
setting.
Design,
Setting,
Participants
This
retrospective
observational
study
included
who
underwent
between
April
2020
September
2022
during
course
routine
care.
For
cohort,
at
least
1
measurement
prior
initiation
primary
therapy
were
included.
Patients
if
they
had
test
performed
after
completion
definitive
or
salvage
therapy.
Main
Outcomes
Measures
Per-test
performance
metrics,
including
sensitivity,
specificity,
positive
predictive
value,
negative
testing.
Results
Of
399
analysis,
163
diagnostic
(median
[IQR]
age,
63
[56-68.5]
years;
142
[87.1%]
male),
290
[57-70]
237
[81.7%]
male).
152
(93.3%)
while
11
(6.7%)
HPV-negative
OPSCC.
The
sensitivity
pretreatment
was
91.5%
(95%
CI,
85.8%-95.4%
[139
tests]),
specificity
100%
71.5%-100%
[11
tests]).
In
591
tests
conducted
evaluated.
A
total
23
molecularly
confirmed
pathologic
recurrences.
demonstrated
88.4%
74.9%-96.1%
[38
43
tests])
99.3%-100%
[548
548
detecting
Positive
value
90.7%-100%
38
99.1%
97.9%-99.7%
553
median
(range)
lead
time
from
confirmation
47
(0-507)
days.
Conclusions
Relevance
that
when
evaluated
setting,
assay
both
surveillance.
signifying
nearly
10
among
false
negative.
Additional
research
required
validate
assay’s
and,
validated,
then
further
into
implementation
this
standard
practice
guidelines
will
required.
Reviews in Medical Virology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(3)
Published: April 26, 2024
Human
papillomavirus
(HPV)
infection
is
one
of
the
most
common
sexually
transmitted
infections
worldwide.
It
caused
by
HPV,
a
DNA
virus
that
infects
epithelial
cells
in
various
mucous
membranes
and
skin
surfaces.
HPV
can
be
categorised
into
high-risk
low-risk
types
based
on
their
association
with
development
certain
cancers.
High-risk
types,
such
as
HPV-16
HPV-18,
are
known
to
oncogenic
strongly
associated
cervical,
anal,
vaginal,
vulvar,
penile,
oropharyngeal
These
persist
body
for
an
extended
period
and,
some
cases,
lead
formation
precancerous
lesions
may
progress
cancer
if
left
untreated.
Low-risk
HPV-6
HPV-11,
not
typically
but
cause
benign
conditions
like
genital
warts.
Genital
warts
characterised
growth
small,
cauliflower-like
bumps
anal
areas.
Although
life-threatening,
they
discomfort
psychological
distress.
primarily
through
sexual
contact,
including
oral
sex.
also
non-penetrative
activities
involve
skin-to-skin
contact.
In
addition
transmission,
vertical
transmission
from
mother
child
during
childbirth
possible
relatively
rare.
Prevention
includes
vaccination
safe
practices.
vaccines,
Gardasil
Cervarix,
highly
effective
preventing
types.
vaccines
administered
adolescents
young
adults
before
become
active.
Safe
practices,
consistent
correct
condom
use
limiting
number
partners,
reduce
risk
transmission.
Diagnosis
challenging
because
often
asymptomatic,
especially
men.
women,
testing
done
cervical
screening
programs,
which
collection
analysis.
Abnormal
results
further
diagnostic
procedures,
colposcopy
or
biopsy,
detect
cancerous
changes.
Overall,
prevalent
significant
implications
public
health.
Vaccination,
regular
screening,
early
treatment
key
strategies
burden
HPV-related
diseases
complications.
Education
awareness
about
its
prevention
crucial
promoting
optimal
This
study
aimed
carry
out
literature
review
considering
several
aspects
involving
infection:
Global
distribution,
prevalence,
biology,
host
interactions,
development,
prevention,
therapeutics,
coinfection
other
viruses,
bacteria,
head
neck
squamous
cell
carcinomas,
cancer.
Viruses,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(5), P. 680 - 680
Published: April 26, 2024
The
human
papillomavirus
is
the
most
common
sexually
transmitted
infection
in
world.
Most
HPV
infections
clear
spontaneously
within
2
years
of
infection;
however,
persistent
can
result
a
wide
array
diseases,
ranging
from
genital
warts
to
cancer.
cases
cervical,
anal,
and
oropharyngeal
cancers
are
due
infection,
with
cervical
cancer
being
one
leading
causes
death
women
worldwide.
Screening
available
for
cancer,
but
not
everywhere,
particularly
lower-resource
settings.
disproportionally
affects
individuals
living
HIV,
resulting
decreased
clearance,
increased
development
mortality.
vaccine
has
shown
drastic
decrease
HPV-related
diseases.
prevents
near
100%
efficacy,
if
given
prior
first
sexual
activity.
Vaccination
uptake
remains
low
worldwide
lack
access
limited
knowledge
HPV.
Increasing
awareness
vaccination
necessary
morbidity
mortality
Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
10(1)
Published: Jan. 24, 2025
Abstract
Human
papillomaviruses,
particularly
high-risk
human
have
been
universally
considered
to
be
associated
with
the
oncogenesis
and
progression
of
various
cancers.
The
genome
papillomaviruses
is
circular,
double-stranded
DNA
that
encodes
early
late
proteins.
Each
proteins
crucial
significance
in
infecting
epithelium
host
cells
persistently
supporting
viral
integrating
into
cells.
Notably,
E6
E7
proteins,
classified
as
oncoproteins,
trigger
incidence
cancers
by
fostering
cell
proliferation,
hindering
apoptosis,
evading
immune
surveillance,
promoting
invasion,
disrupting
balance
cellular
metabolism.
Therefore,
targeting
decoding
molecular
mechanisms
which
drive
carcinogenesis
are
great
necessity
better
treat
papillomaviruses-related
applied
clinically
different
facets
papillomavirus-related
cancers,
including
prevention,
screening,
diagnosis,
treatment,
prognosis.
Several
types
prophylactic
vaccines
publicly
utilized
worldwide
greatly
decreased
occurrence
benefited
numerous
people.
Although
therapeutic
developed
tested
clinically,
none
them
officially
approved
date.
Enhancing
efficacy
searching
for
innovative
technologies
remain
critical
challenges
warrant
continuous
research
attention
future.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Jan. 29, 2025
Visual
diagnosis
is
one
of
the
key
features
squamous
cell
carcinoma
oral
cavity
(OSCC)
and
oropharynx
(OPSCC),
both
subsets
head
neck
(HNSCC)
with
a
heterogeneous
clinical
appearance.
Advancements
in
artificial
intelligence
led
to
Image
recognition
being
introduced
recently
into
large
language
models
(LLMs)
such
as
ChatGPT
4.0.
This
exploratory
study,
for
first
time,
evaluated
application
image
by
diagnose
leukoplakia
based
on
images,
images
without
any
lesion
control
group.
A
total
45
were
analyzed,
comprising
15
cases
each
SCC,
leukoplakia,
non-lesion
images.
4.0
was
tasked
providing
most
likely
these
scenario
one.
In
two
history
provided,
whereas
three
only
given.
The
results
accuracy
LLM
rated
independent
reviewers
overall
performance
using
modified
Artificial
Intelligence
Performance
Index
(AIPI.
this
demonstrated
ability
correctly
identify
alone,
while
SCC
insufficient,
but
improved
including
prompt.
Providing
resulted
misclassification
some
cases.
Oral
lesions
more
be
diagnosed
correctly.
study
lesions,
convincing
detecting
when
added,
Leukoplakia
detected
solely
recognition.
therefore
currently
insufficient
reliable
OPSCC
OSCC
diagnosis,
further
technological
advancements
may
pave
way
use
setting.
Current Oncology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
29(5), P. 3780 - 3792
Published: May 23, 2022
Human
papillomavirus
(HPV)
vaccination
prevents
cervical,
head
and
neck,
anogenital
cancers.
However,
global
HPV
vaccine
coverage
falls
short
of
targets
has
seen
unexpected
dramatic
declines
in
some
countries.
This
paper
synthesizes
the
impact
on
burden
cancer
potential
benefit
vaccination.
Approximately
5%
world's
cancers
are
specifically
attributed
to
HPV.
While
greatest
is
cervical
low-
middle-income
countries,
HPV-associated
neck
increasing
high-income
countries
have
surpassed
as
primary
Therefore,
it
also
critical
improve
gender-neutral
Understanding
modifiable
drivers
acceptance
uptake
important
for
The
Behavioural
Social
Drivers
Vaccination
framework
broadly
applied
identify
key
factors
associated
with
including
domains
concerning
practical
issues,
motivation,
social
processes,
thinking
feeling.
Among
behavioural
strategies
available
reduce
incidence
mortality
cancer,
stands
out
having
unrealized
prevent
disease,
financial
cost,
psychological
distress.
An
understanding
shifting
can
be
leveraged
regularly
measure
these
factors,
develop
interventions
promote
uptake,
coverage.
Future
research
diverse
contexts
necessary
investigate
barriers
facilitators
Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
41(1)
Published: Sept. 20, 2022
Immune
checkpoint
inhibitors
(ICI)
are
approved
for
treatment
of
recurrent
or
metastatic
oropharyngeal
head
and
neck
squamous
cell
carcinoma
in
the
first-
second-line
settings.
However,
only
15-20%
patients
benefit
from
this
treatment,
a
feature
increasingly
ascribed
to
peculiar
characteristics
tumor
immune
microenvironment
(TIME).