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Free Subscription 04.05.2026 1 Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 8 Anticancer Res 4 BMC Cancer 2 Br J Cancer 1 Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 5 Dis Esophagus 4 Head Neck 1 Histopathology 2 Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 1 J Clin Oncol 2 J Oral Maxillofac Surg 4 Oral Oncol 7 Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 1 PLoS One 1 Radiother Oncol

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Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol

1. FITZGERALD W, Thayer E, Robinson RA, Maley J, et al
   Thyroid Cartilage Hemangioma: Presentation, Imaging, Pathology, and Approach to Resection and Reconstruction.
   Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2026;135:468-471.
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   Anticancer Res

2. KIM SI, Kim M, Lee JW, Lee S, et al
   Invasive-Front P21 Expression Is Associated With Tumor Aggressiveness in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
   Anticancer Res. 2026;46:2487-2493.
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3. MATSUO M, Kida Y, Hashimoto K, Kogo R, et al
   Prognostic Difference According to the Site of Origin (Major vs. Minor) of Salivary Gland Carcinoma.
   Anticancer Res. 2026;46:2653-2661.
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4. HASHIMOTO T, Oyama T, Zhang Y, Ito Y, et al
   PRDX4 Potentially Serves as an Independent Marker for Early Recurrence of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
   Anticancer Res. 2026;46:2583-2597.
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5. WANG CC, Huang YC, Wang CC, Li Y, et al
   Metformin Induces PARP1-mediated Cell Death in NPC/HK1 Human Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Cells.
   Anticancer Res. 2026;46:2541-2550.
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6. AVSAR H, Eroglu I, Demirci A, Gonul II, et al
   Ovarian Metastasis from EBV-Associated Undifferentiated Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma: An Exceptionally Rare Occurrence.
   Anticancer Res. 2026;46:2937-2943.
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7. HUNG YH, Wang MH, Chen LT, Pan MR, et al
   Ubiquitin Ligase RNF149 Promotes Head and Neck Cancer Growth via Downregulation of CDKN2C.
   Anticancer Res. 2026;46:2551-2564.
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8. WANG WC, Chen YT, Hsu FT, Peng BR, et al
   Imipramine Targets Apoptosis, Metastasis, and EGFR/SRC-mediated EMT in Oral Cancer Cells.
   Anticancer Res. 2026;46:2495-2508.
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9. KAWAZOE T, Nakanoko T, Harima T, Natsugoe K, et al
   Practical Implementation and Validation of Geriatric Assessment in Older Adults With Esophageal Cancer.
   Anticancer Res. 2026;46:2771-2779.
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   BMC Cancer

10. LINGE A, Lohaus F, Appold S, Troost EGC, et al
    De-escalation of adjuvant radio(chemo)therapy for patients with HPV-positive head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: study protocol for a phase I trial to reduce late toxicity (DELPHI).
    BMC Cancer. 2026;26:542.
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11. SUN J, He W, Sun S, Ma D, et al
    Downregulation of SPINK5 promotes laryngeal cancer cell malignancy through activation of KLK6-dependent glycolysis.
    BMC Cancer. 2026 Apr 30. doi: 10.1186/s12885-026-15958.
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12. LUO T, Xiong J, Yang H, Xiang J, et al
    The prognostic value of neutrophil-to-albumin ratio for dual outcomes in locally advanced esophageal cancer: an integrated analysis based on propensity score matching and Lasso-Cox regression.
    BMC Cancer. 2026 Apr 29. doi: 10.1186/s12885-026-16094.
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13. DONG H, Wang Y, Gao P, Yao L, et al
    Association of stromal tumor infiltrating lymphocytes and body mass index with prognosis in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma patients.
    BMC Cancer. 2026 Apr 28. doi: 10.1186/s12885-026-16045.
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    Br J Cancer

14. CHEN K, Ni J, Li Y, Gu S, et al
    Identification of a distinct cluster of LY6E(+) macrophages in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: functional phenotype, spatial interaction, and prognostic significance.
    Br J Cancer. 2026 Apr 29. doi: 10.1038/s41416-026-03456.
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15. KAMP D, May AM, van Velzen MJM, Mook S, et al
    Association between effectiveness of treatment with curative intent and outcomes of first-line systemic therapy in metachronous metastatic gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma.
    Br J Cancer. 2026;134:1420-1428.
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    Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg

16. MCGUIRE J, Laing C, McAllister P, Shekar K, et al
    Quality of life outcomes after major head and neck surgery: the importance of giving information. A single unit experience in 100 patients.
    Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2026;64:299-302.
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    Dis Esophagus

17. TATEISHI Y, Nakano K, Fujishima F, Nakanishi Y, et al
    Interobserver agreement in measuring submucosal invasion depth in pT1b-SM esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: practical implications for post-endoscopic resection treatment decision.
    Dis Esophagus. 2026;39:doag002.
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18. HE H, Xu B, Liu H, Le C, et al
    Comparison of neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy with or without concurrent radiotherapy for locally advanced resectable esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: a multicenter retrospective study.
    Dis Esophagus. 2026;39:doag013.
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19. LOURENSZ K, Wickremasinghe A, Bigwood S, Johari Y, et al
    Peristalsis of the gastric conduit post-esophagectomy: is it relevant? Detailed conduit analysis using dynamic magnetic resonance imaging.
    Dis Esophagus. 2026;39:doag045.
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20. SANDERS ME, van der Horst S, Weijs TJ, Freund JE, et al
    Treatment strategies of esophageal cancer with concurrent cervical node metastasis: a Dutch nationwide population-based cohort study.
    Dis Esophagus. 2026;39:doag040.
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21. SUZUKI Y, Sarkaria IS, Kim S, Awais O, et al
    Regional characteristics of esophageal cancer and robot-assisted minimally invasive esophagectomy (RAMIE): an analysis of the international UGIRA registry.
    Dis Esophagus. 2026;39:doag042.
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    Head Neck

22. KETSCHAU J, Grabenhorst A, Singer H, Brandt J, et al
    Deep Learning for Pretreatment Imaging-Based Tumor and Nodal Classification in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.
    Head Neck. 2026 Apr 29. doi: 10.1002/hed.70292.
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23. WANG X, Li Z, Ouyang F, Zheng S, et al
    Tissue and Blood-Based Tumor Mutational Burden Predicts Treatment Response to PD-1 Blockade in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Head Neck. 2026 Apr 26. doi: 10.1002/hed.70297.
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24. HUNG C, Fair A, Khudaverdyan A, Morales EG, et al
    Association of Socioeconomic Factors and Immunotherapy in Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck.
    Head Neck. 2026 Apr 26. doi: 10.1002/hed.70295.
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25. POLEN K, Sywanycz S, Turner G, Hill BL, et al
    Cigarette Smoke Exposure Attenuates T2R-Mediated Apoptosis in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
    Head Neck. 2026 Apr 25. doi: 10.1002/hed.70290.
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    Histopathology

26. JIAN-PING L, Yun-Li X, Xiao-Jiang W, Huan-Huan Z, et al
    Clinicopathological and molecular genetic characteristics of Epstein-Barr virus-positive small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the nasopharynx.
    Histopathology. 2026;88:1419-1429.
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    Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys

27. DING S, Liang H, Wang J, Zhu H, et al
    Aly as a Key Regulator of DNA Repair and Immune Evasion in Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Radioresistance.
    Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2026 Apr 23:S0360-3016(26)00597.
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28. CHENG Y, Wang J (Co-first author), Lv X, Liu Q, et al
    Consolidative camrelizumab following definitive concurrent chemoradiotherapy with involved-field irradiation in locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: a single-arm phase 2 trial.
    Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2026 Apr 22:S0360-3016(26)00601.
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    J Clin Oncol

29. LIU T, Luo S, Yuan X, Liu D, et al
    Trastuzumab Rezetecan in Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2-Expressing Advanced Gastric Cancer or Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma and Colorectal Cancer: A Multicenter, Open-Label, Phase I Trial.
    J Clin Oncol. 2026 Mar 4:JCO2500716. doi: 10.1200/JCO-25-00716.
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    J Oral Maxillofac Surg

30. LEONG JL, Tsai WT, Lee CC
    Poor Compliance With Radiotherapy Was Associated With Worse Survival Outcome in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer.
    J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2026 Apr 10:S0278-2391(26)00284.
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31. FENSKE J, Koerdt S, Kreutzer K, Heiland M, et al
    Clinical Factors Influencing Postoperative Airway and Nutritional Management After Microvascular Tongue Reconstruction for Oral Cancer.
    J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2026 Apr 13:S0278-2391(26)00280.
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    Oral Oncol

32. GUESS GC, Dalley RW, Schumacher AE, Lee PP, et al
    Osseous changes on bone-window MDCT as indicator of perineural spread in palatal adenoid cystic carcinoma.
    Oral Oncol. 2026;177:107975.
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33. HOSSEINZADEH F, Zanoni D, de Souza Franca PD, Valero C, et al
    Artificial Intelligence-Assisted reflectance confocal microscopy for Real-Time intraoperative margin assessment in oral squamous cell carcinoma.
    Oral Oncol. 2026;177:107939.
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34. ZHAO Z, Guo Y
    Comment on "Sex-based immune differences influence tumor progression in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma".
    Oral Oncol. 2026;178:107995.
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35. ABOU-FOUL AK, Kristunas C, Henson C, Andrew D, et al
    Correlation between head and neck radiologists reporting on extranodal extension detected on radiological imaging: A head and neck cancer international group multinational study.
    Oral Oncol. 2026;178:107980.
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    Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg

36. ROLLINS A, Boudreaux-Kelly MY, McCoy JL, Spector ME, et al
    Factors Associated With Time to Postoperative Radiation Therapy in Veterans With Head and Neck Cancer.
    Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2026 Apr 27. doi: 10.1002/ohn.70245.
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37. VAN DEN BESSELAAR BN MD, Herkendaal AF, Sewnaik A, Baatenburg de Jong RJ, et al
    Decisional Conflict in Palliative Head and Neck Cancer Patients.
    Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2026 Apr 27. doi: 10.1002/ohn.70256.
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38. TOWNES TG, Martinez J, Gross ND, Li G, et al
    A Standardized Algorithm's Impact on Primary Detection in Head and Neck Carcinoma of Unknown Primary.
    Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2026 Apr 30. doi: 10.1002/ohn.70265.
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39. ABDUL-RAHMAN NH, Sridharan S, Spector ME, Snyderman CH, et al
    Clinical and Socioeconomic Predictors of 60-Day Rehospitalization After Oncologic Head and Neck Surgery.
    Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2026;174:1270-1278.
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40. HUBBARD MG, Chestnut EH, Bhaskara MC, Chen LW, et al
    Prediction and Prognostication of Peripheral Blood Biomarkers in Head and Neck Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
    Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2026;174:1279-1288.
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41. BARATZ H, Renkert E, McDaniel J, Li Y, et al
    Patient Perceived Experience of Automated Voice Assistants in Oral Cavity Cancer.
    Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2026;174:1298-1305.
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42. TIMOTHEE P, Bliss A, Blumenthal D, Dowd J, et al
    Inpatient Opioid Use in Head and Neck Microvascular Free Flap Reconstruction.
    Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2026;174:1230-1235.
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    PLoS One

43. HANSEN NJ, Woodman K, Peterson C, Buoy S, et al
    A cross-sectional protocol for experimental tongue high-density surface electromyography to detect and classify radiation-associated hypoglossal neuropathy.
    PLoS One. 2026;21:e0347891.
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    Radiother Oncol

44. WANG C, Wang W, Zong D, Ding M, et al
    Capturing "source" and "evolution": A 5-year recurrence risk prediction model for nasopharyngeal carcinoma based on integrated radiomic spatial heterogeneity of primary tumor and lymph nodes.
    Radiother Oncol. 2026 Apr 28:111552. doi: 10.1016/j.radonc.2026.111552.
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