Tag: Intratumoral Microbiome
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Treatment for Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Affected by Bacteria Inside the Tumors: New Insights from MSK-LED Trial
Understanding intratumoral bacteria in head and neck cancer Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is a challenging disease that often requires a combination of radiation and chemotherapy. Recently, scientists have begun investigating an unexpected factor that could influence treatment outcomes: bacteria living inside tumors. This intratumoral microbiome may shape how tumors respond to therapy,…
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Intratumoral Bacteria and the Future of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Treatment: Insights from a Pioneering Trial
Understanding the Role of Intratumoral Bacteria in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) remains a challenging cancer to treat, with outcomes closely tied to tumor biology and the surrounding microenvironment. A growing area of research focuses on the microbiome that resides within tumors — the intratumoral bacteria. Recent…