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Cancer of Neck

Known as: Malignant Neoplasm of Neck, Neck Cancer, Malignant Tumor of Neck 
A primary or metastatic malignant neoplasm that affects the anatomic structures of the neck region.
National Institutes of Health

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Cancer of HeadHead and neck structureMalignant NeoplasmsNeck

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Cancer of Head and NeckHead and Neck Neoplasms

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Review
2013
Review
2013
MicroRNA aberrances in head and neck cancer: pathogenetic and clinical significance
Purpose of reviewMicroRNAs (miRNAs) play crucial roles in modulating the neoplastic process of cancers including head and neck… 
Highly Cited
2009
Highly Cited
2009
Cisplatin combined with zidovudine enhances cytotoxicity and oxidative stress in human head and neck cancer cells via a thiol-dependent mechanism.
Highly Cited
2005
Highly Cited
2005
Analysis of the dinucleotide repeat polymorphism in the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) gene in head and neck cancer patients.
BACKGROUND Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) overexpression is associated with poor prognosis in head and neck cancer. The… 
Review
2002
Review
2002
Marijuana Smoking and Head and Neck Cancer
A recent epidemiological study showed that marijuana smoking was associated with an increased risk of head and neck cancer. Among… 
Review
2001
Review
2001
Factors associated with smoking and alcohol consumption following treatment for head and neck cancer.
Highly Cited
2001
Highly Cited
2001
Novel inactivating mutations of transforming growth factor‐β type I receptor gene in head‐and‐neck cancer metastases
Carcinoma cell lines are frequently refractory to transforming growth factor‐β (TGFβ)‐mediated cell cycle arrest. Whether and how… 
Highly Cited
2000
Highly Cited
2000
Coping with head and neck cancer during different phases of treatment
Little is known about how patients cope with head and neck cancer despite its devastating impact on basic functioning. This study… 
Highly Cited
1997
Highly Cited
1997
Factors Affecting Smoking Cessation in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer
The role of tobacco in the etiology of upper aerodigestive tract carcinomas is well established. Smoking decreases the… 
Highly Cited
1992
Highly Cited
1992
Treatment acceleration in radiotherapy: the relative time factors and dose-response slopes for tumours and normal tissues.
Highly Cited
1988
Highly Cited
1988
Mental depression is associated with malnutrition in patients with head and neck cancer.
We have studied the prevalence of mental disorder in a variety of patients with head and neck cancer in different stages of… 
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