Abstract
Large and comprehensive genomic surveys of head and neck squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCC) are now greatly increasing our understanding of the diversity of this disease and the key genomic changes that drive these tumors. The results from these studies are beginning to inform the introduction of novel therapies for patients with HNSCCs. Here, we review some of the key findings from recent genomic studies of head and neck cancers, including the most comprehensive study to date from The Cancer Genome Atlas Network.
©2015 American Association for Cancer Research.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Review
MeSH terms
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Biomarkers
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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / etiology
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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / genetics*
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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / metabolism
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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / therapy*
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Genomics* / methods
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Head and Neck Neoplasms / etiology
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Head and Neck Neoplasms / genetics*
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Head and Neck Neoplasms / metabolism
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Head and Neck Neoplasms / therapy*
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Humans
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Immunotherapy
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Molecular Targeted Therapy
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Papillomaviridae
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Papillomavirus Infections / complications
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Papillomavirus Infections / virology
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck