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Targeted next-generation sequencing of locally advanced squamous cell carcinomas of the head and neck reveals druggable targets for improving adjuvant chemoradiation.
European journal of cancer (Oxford, England : 1990) - 1 Apr 2016
Tinhofer I, Budach V, Saki M, Konschak R, Niehr F, Jöhrens K, Weichert W, Linge A, Lohaus F, Krause M, Neumann K, Endris V, Sak A, Stuschke M, Balermpas P, Rödel C, Avlar M, Grosu A L, Abdollahi A, Debus J, Belka C, Pigorsch S, Combs S E, Mönnich D, Zips D, Baumann M
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Despite clear differences in clinical presentation and outcome, squamous cell carcinomas of the head and neck (SCCHN) arising from human papilloma virus (HPV) infection or heavy tobacco/alcohol consumption are treated equally. Next-generation sequencing is expected to reveal novel targets for more individualised treatment. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Tumour specimens from 208 patients with locally advanced...
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