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Cancer of Head and Neck

Known as: Malignant Tumor of Head and Neck, head neck cancer, Malignant Head and Neck Tumor 
A primary or metastatic malignant neoplasm affecting the head and neck. Representative examples include oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma… 
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Highly Cited
2017
Highly Cited
2017
Suppression of Lymphocyte Functions by Plasma Exosomes Correlates with Disease Activity in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer
Purpose: Head and neck cancers (HNCs) often induce profound immunosuppression, which contributes to disease progression and… 
Highly Cited
2011
Highly Cited
2011
Impact of multidisciplinary team management in head and neck cancer patients
Background:We analysed the outcomes of 726 cases of primary head and neck cancer patients managed between 1996 and 2008… 
Highly Cited
2010
Highly Cited
2010
Early nutritional intervention improves treatment tolerance and outcomes in head and neck cancer patients undergoing concurrent chemoradiotherapy
Goals of workPatients with head and neck cancer (HNC) undergoing chemoradiotherapy are at high risk of malnutrition, which is… 
Highly Cited
2007
Highly Cited
2007
Comorbidity Is a Prognostic Factor in Elderly Patients with Head and Neck Cancer
BackgroundThe number of aged patients with head and neck cancer is increasing. Comorbidities are common in this population. It is… 
Highly Cited
2003
Highly Cited
2003
The impact of head and neck cancer and facial disfigurement on the quality of life of patients and their partners
Psychological and physical stresses from head and neck cancer can be substantial for patients and partners. There is minimal… 
Highly Cited
2000
Highly Cited
2000
EUROSCAN, a randomized trial of vitamin A and N-acetylcysteine in patients with head and neck cancer or lung cancer. For the EUropean Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Head and Neck…
BACKGROUND Preclinical evidence suggests that retinoids and antioxidants may prevent or delay the occurrence of cancer in the… 
Highly Cited
2000
Highly Cited
2000
How Do head and neck cancer patients prioritize treatment outcomes before initiating treatment?
PURPOSE To determine, pretreatment, how head and neck cancer (HNC) patients prioritize potential treatment effects in… 
Review
1998
Review
1998
The National Cancer Data Base report on cancer of the head and neck.
BACKGROUND The National Cancer Data Base (NCDB), a large sample of cancer cases accrued from hospital-based cancer registries, is… 
Highly Cited
1990
Highly Cited
1990
A performance status scale for head and neck cancer patients
Effective assessment of treatment outcome and the development of successful rehabilitation for head and neck cancer patients… 
Highly Cited
1971
Highly Cited
1971
Morphogenetic factors influencing the shape of the sperm head.
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