Role of molecular markers in the management of head and neck cancers.
Curr Opin Oncol
; 23(3): 259-64, 2011 May.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE OF REVIEW Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is the fifth most common cancer worldwide. Despite advances in treatment, the prognosis remains poor. HNSCC comprise a wide spectrum of neoplasms with different tumor biologies, prognosis and response to therapies. Current tumor classification is based on morphology and anatomic distribution, which leads to a homogeneous treatment for different diseases. Moreover, traditional diagnostic methods such as clinical assessment, histopathological examination, and imaging techniques are limited in their capacity to provide information on prognosis and decision making. RECENT FINDINGS:
Molecular markers have increased the understanding of the pathogenesis of head and neck cancer because they give increasing insight into tumor biology, prognosis, and response to therapy. The practical application of these discoveries is beginning to assist greatly in the evaluation and treatment of HNSCC to achieve a more personalized and effective approach.SUMMARY:
This article focuses on the molecular markers that have already been extensively studied such as epidermal growth factor receptor and human papillomavirus as well as those that offer potential for personalized therapy such as HIF-1 and ERCC-1. The ideal biomarker should be assayed accurately and easily, highly specific, and cost effective. Thus, a validation is required before their implementation into clinical guidelines.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Carcinoma de Células Escamosas
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Biomarcadores de Tumor
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Neoplasias de Cabeza y Cuello
Tipo de estudio:
Guideline
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Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Curr Opin Oncol
Asunto de la revista:
NEOPLASIAS
Año:
2011
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Brasil