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Head and Neck Cancer

Free Subscription 19.01.2026 5 BMC Cancer 1 BMC Surg 1 Clin Cancer Res 3 Dis Esophagus 17 Head Neck 2 HNO 1 Int J Cancer 6 Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 9 Laryngoscope 3 Oral Oncol 2 Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2 PLoS One 1 Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 1 Radiol Imaging Cancer 1 Radiology 1 Radiother Oncol 2 Surgery

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BMC Cancer

1. BUKURU J, Sibomana O
   Comparative analysis of prevalences of sensorineural hearing loss from chemoradiotherapy versus radiotherapy in head and neck cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
   BMC Cancer. 2026 Jan 14. doi: 10.1186/s12885-026-15551.
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2. LIMA EDNS, Ferreira IB, de Paiva Maia YC, Pena GDG, et al
   Associations of nutritional risk, pre-treatment malnutrition, and cachexia with mortality, local recurrence, and metastasis in head and neck cancer: a five-year prospective cohort study.
   BMC Cancer. 2026 Jan 17. doi: 10.1186/s12885-025-15373.
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3. LI X, Sun X, Gu Q, Long Z, et al
   IGF2BP3/m6A-mediated intron retention isoform of DUSP6 promotes cisplatin resistance in nasopharyngeal carcinoma by inhibiting pyroptosis.
   BMC Cancer. 2026 Jan 12. doi: 10.1186/s12885-025-15337.
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4. YE G, Pan G, Lin S, Jiang J, et al
   Tumor volume change rate based on three-dimensional reconstruction as a predictor of pathological response and survival prognosis in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma with neoadjuvant immunochemotherapy.
   BMC Cancer. 2026 Jan 10. doi: 10.1186/s12885-025-15497.
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5. ZHANG H, Yang Y, Li R, Bai X, et al
   A prognostic nomogram for elderly patients with inoperable esophageal cancer undergoing intensity-modulated radiotherapy.
   BMC Cancer. 2026 Jan 13. doi: 10.1186/s12885-026-15565.
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   BMC Surg

6. FAGEVIK OLSEN M, Lothgren S, Trolle U, Elf E, et al
   Positive effects of a perioperative training intervention in Ivor Lewis oesophageal surgery: a randomised, controlled multicentre trial.
   BMC Surg. 2025;26:34.
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   Clin Cancer Res

7. LEE KW, Bai LY, Jung M, Ying J, et al
   Phase Ib/II Study of Zanidatamab in Combination with Tislelizumab and Chemotherapy in First-Line HER2-Positive Gastric/Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma.
   Clin Cancer Res. 2026;32:312-323.
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   Dis Esophagus

8. BOSHIER PR, Gisbertz SS, Hanna GB, Klevebro F, et al
   Association of body composition, tumor-specific assessment, and patient demographics at diagnosis with 90-day and overall survival in esophageal cancer patients in a global population.
   Dis Esophagus. 2026;39:doaf128.
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9. LI JK, Ou J, Su YX, Liao WH, et al
   Baseline dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging derived parameters and magnetic resonance signal intensity based logistic regression model to predict response of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma to neoadjuvant immunochemotherapy.
   Dis Esophagus. 2026;39:doaf130.
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10. TAKATSU J, Higaki E, Inada K, Yoshida M, et al
    Maximum pharyngeal constriction area: an independent predictor of sarcopenic dysphagia after esophageal cancer surgery.
    Dis Esophagus. 2026;39:doaf134.
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    Head Neck

11. PARK JH, Ahn HK, Kim HR, Kim S, et al
    Exploratory Biomarker Analysis of Abemaciclib in Recurrent/Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma With Dysregulated CDK4/6 Pathway.
    Head Neck. 2026 Jan 13. doi: 10.1002/hed.70165.
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12. ALONSO SE, Serrano FA, Cuellar IN, Lopez AL, et al
    Clinicopathological Relevance of Tumor Budding at the Invasive Tumor Front in Early-Stage Oral Tongue Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Histological and Immunohistochemical Analysis.
    Head Neck. 2026;48:325-338.
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13. HAWES EE, Banuchi VE, Maniakas A, Wang JR, et al
    Partial Laryngectomy for Thyroid Cancer: A Single Institution Case Series With Operative Techniques.
    Head Neck. 2026;48:E20-E24.
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14. HAYDEN RE, Hintze JM
    Osteocutaneous Submental Flap for Midface Reconstruction: Cohort Study and Description of Technique.
    Head Neck. 2026;48:357-361.
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15. LIU T, Clark J, David M, Schache A, et al
    The Impact of Stratified Surgical Margins on Survival Outcomes in Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Multicenter Analysis.
    Head Neck. 2026;48:372-382.
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16. KOIVUHOLMA A, Sistonen HJ, Aro K, Irace AL, et al
    Three-Dimensional Presentation of Tongue Squamous Cell Carcinoma Histopathology and Magnetic Resonance Imaging-A Novel Image Fusion Method.
    Head Neck. 2026;48:383-391.
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17. WAKONIG KM, Lerchbaumer MH, Arens P, Olze H, et al
    Multiparametric Ultrasound for Preoperative Assessment of Parotid Tumors: A Novel Diagnostic Pathway.
    Head Neck. 2026;48:392-406.
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18. SAFAVI AH, Yang F, Wu Y, Ganly I, et al
    Flap Complications Following Maxillectomy, Reconstructive Surgery, and Postoperative Proton Radiotherapy: A Cohort Study and Considerations for Risk Mitigation.
    Head Neck. 2026;48:407-415.
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19. DESHPANDE GA, Rai S, Singh A, Gautam V, et al
    Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Followed by Surgery-A Promising Strategy to Reduce Morbidity in Locally Advanced Tongue Cancer.
    Head Neck. 2026;48:416-422.
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20. LAXAGUE F, Zabihi-Pour D, Correa Roa CC, Principe J, et al
    Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS) Versus Open Surgery for Recurrent Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Head Neck. 2026;48:423-437.
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21. MCMILLAN H, Okoro C, Buoy S, Woodman K, et al
    Hypoglossal Neuropathy in the Pathogenesis of Fibrosis-Related Late-Radiation Associated Dysphagia: A Correlative Analysis Utilizing Electromyography to Explore the Frequency of Clinical and Subclinical Neuropathy in a Pilot Dysphagia Trial.
    Head Neck. 2026;48:438-448.
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22. COSTANTINO A, Paleri V, Holsinger FC, Alamoudi U, et al
    Predictive Nomogram for Risk Stratification After Transoral Surgery in HPV-Related Oropharyngeal Cancer.
    Head Neck. 2026;48:457-467.
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23. KAKI P, Lam D, Sangal NR, Carey RM, et al
    Comparing Functional Outcomes Following TORS With Free Flap Reconstruction Using a Radial Forearm vs. Anterolateral Thigh Flap.
    Head Neck. 2026;48:468-477.
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24. ELMARGHANI M, Asimakopoulos P, Donachie M, Hurley R, et al
    Clinical Outcomes of Radiologically Node-Negative Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Retrospective Analysis.
    Head Neck. 2026;48:478-485.
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25. CHEN JX, Wang TI, Morrison SD, Lin MC, et al
    Comparison of Outcomes Between Free Ileocolonic and Tube-Shaped ALT Fasciocutaneous Flaps in Total Hypopharyngeal Defect Reconstruction.
    Head Neck. 2026;48:496-503.
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26. DOYLE CM, Cevik J, Ramakrishnan A
    Safety and Efficacy of Vismodegib and Sonidegib in Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Head Neck. 2026;48:504-513.
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27. PAPAZIAN MR, Hicks MD, Mannion K, Turner M, et al
    Diagnostic Accuracy of HPV Circulating Tumor DNA Following Non-Diagnostic FNA of a Cystic Lateral Neck Mass.
    Head Neck. 2026;48:543-548.
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    HNO

28. VESTER S, Kunzel J, Grabner S, Dillinger C, et al
    [Influence of dysphagia and nutrition-dependent factors on the survival of patients with laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancer : A retrospective cohort study].
    HNO. 2026 Jan 12. doi: 10.1007/s00106-025-01706.
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29. LOTH AG, Wild PJ
    [Individualization and standardization in head and neck pathology].
    HNO. 2026;74:32-47.
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    Int J Cancer

30. LI R, Shayan G, Zhao Y, Zhang S, et al
    Trends and epidemiology of human papillomavirus-related oropharyngeal cancer in Chinese populations from 2010 to 2024.
    Int J Cancer. 2026;158:1564-1576.
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    Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys

31. MILLER ED, Ashman JB, Barry A, Jethwa KR, et al
    Gaining New Ground: The Evolving Role of Radiation Therapy in Esophageal Cancer.
    Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2026 Jan 9:S0360-3016(26)00005.
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32. SO J, Droznin A, Tiwari P, Chen YH, et al
    Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy With Pembrolizumab in PD-1 Inhibitor Refractory, Recurrent or Metastatic, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Phase 2 Trial.
    Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2026 Jan 9:S0360-3016(26)00004.
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33. GAU M, Su J, Huang SH, Alfaraj FA, et al
    Nomogram for Risk-Adaptive Estimation of the Locoregional Control Benefit Following Postoperative Radiation Therapy for Pathologic N0 Oral Cavity Cancer: A Retrospective Analysis.
    Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2026;124:328-339.
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34. SAID BI, Boukhaled GM, Lok BH, Lukovic J, et al
    Cross-Cancer Analysis Reveals a Distinct Pattern of Immune Modulation During Curative Radiation Therapy.
    Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2026;124:441-450.
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35. CORRY J, Ng WT, Moore A, Choi HCW, et al
    Can Radiation Therapy Quality Assurance Improve Nasopharyngeal Cancer Outcomes in Low and Middle-Income Countries-Reporting the Technical Component of the Second Phase of a Prospective International Atomic Energy Agency study (E33039).
    Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2026;124:311-319.
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36. MCDOWELL L, Corry J, Fua T, Coleman A, et al
    Prospective Evaluation of Patient Priorities in Human Papillomavirus-Driven Oropharyngeal Cancer Using the Chicago Priorities Scale: Considerations for Future Clinical Trial Design.
    Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2026;124:320-327.
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    Laryngoscope

37. RAMCHANDANI R, Guo E, Biglou SG, Sabbah SG, et al
    Roadmap for Representative Artificial Intelligence Models for Thyroid Cancer.
    Laryngoscope. 2026;136:528-530.
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38. HUANG L, Patel AM, Chao T, Carey RM, et al
    Robotic Resection of Parapharyngeal Follicular Dendritic Cell Sarcoma With Castleman Disease.
    Laryngoscope. 2026;136:798-802.
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39. AGNE GR, Bento GN, Belli M, Rossi CB, et al
    Rare Case of Vallecular Hemangioma With Complete Regression in an Adult Patient.
    Laryngoscope. 2026;136:794-797.
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40. THAM T, Kim AH, Wilensky J, Tsang C, et al
    Frontal Sinus Inverted Papilloma: Surgical Challenges and Outcomes of a Multi-Institutional Cohort.
    Laryngoscope. 2026;136:736-743.
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41. KIM JH, Yi SE, Kwon M, Jung YH, et al
    Significance of Inflammation Marker of Radionecrosis in Laryngopharynx Cancer Treated With Radiation.
    Laryngoscope. 2026;136:773-782.
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42. MECI A, Goyal N, Goldenberg D
    Branchial Cleft Cyst Carcinoma Remains Grossly Over Diagnosed: A Large Database Analysis.
    Laryngoscope. 2026;136:766-772.
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43. PATEL PA, Walker AM, Nguyen SA, Schlosser RJ, et al
    Materials Employed in Preoperative Embolization for Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma: A Meta-Analysis.
    Laryngoscope. 2026;136:547-556.
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44. MIRMOZAFFARI Y, Martin WJ, Benaim EH, LaSpaluto MH, et al
    Incidence of Occult Malignancy Diagnosed on Histopathology in Routine Adult Tonsillectomies.
    Laryngoscope. 2026;136:731-735.
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45. WALSH JM, Hurly JA, Russell J
    Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy via Vestibular Approach in Young Pediatric Patient.
    Laryngoscope. 2026;136:994-996.
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    Oral Oncol

46. SOBY S, Mortensen D, Gothelf A, Gyldenkerne N, et al
    Prognostic significance of p16 and immune cell infiltration in recurrent/metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma treated with PD-1 inhibition: a national DAHANCA cohort study.
    Oral Oncol. 2026;173:107849.
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47. WANG W, Lou Y
    From risk factors to clinical Decisions: Methodological Considerations in Predicting occult metastasis in papillary thyroid carcinoma.
    Oral Oncol. 2026;173:107854.
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48. CAROSI F, Demurtas S, Ciarfella A, Orlandi E, et al
    Perioperative immunotherapy for head and neck cancer: from early successes to clinical challenges in relapsed and/or metastatic disease.
    Oral Oncol. 2026;173:107853.
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    Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg

49. RAAB G, Xu B, Alabkaa A, Katabi N, et al
    Pathologic Response to Neoadjuvant Cetuximab, Platinum, and Taxane in Locally Advanced HNSCC.
    Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2026;174:163-172.
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50. TAM SSC, Sogandji N, Din Abdul Jabbar MA, Absar SH, et al
    A Meta-analysis of Functional Outcomes and Recovery Metrics Comparing Transoral Robotic Surgery and (Chemo)Radiotherapy.
    Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2026;174:57-76.
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    PLoS One

51. MANN H, Dimon E, Zhang Y, Arroyo N, et al
    Impact of COVID-19 restrictions on thyroid cancer diagnoses in a comprehensive cancer center (2017-2023).
    PLoS One. 2026;21:e0340347.
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52. HIJIOKA H, Tabata H
    Combination of ultrasonography and MRI for preoperative prediction of lymph node metastasis in tongue squamous cell carcinoma: An exploratory study.
    PLoS One. 2026;21:e0340884.
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    Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A

53. TAN L, Zhou H, Zhang B, Kwong DLW, et al
    Multiomics identifies a cholesterol-TFEB-PLD3-TLR9 axis driving immunosuppressive tumor-associated macrophage polarization in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.
    Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2026;123:e2520427123.
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    Radiol Imaging Cancer

54. MCDONALD BA, El-Habashy D, He R, Mulder S, et al
    Test-Retest Apparent Diffusion Coefficient Reproducibility in Head and Neck Cancer Using a 1.5-T MR-Linac.
    Radiol Imaging Cancer. 2026;8:e250143.
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    Radiology

55. SHEN N, Wang Y, Yan C, Wang J, et al
    Pretreatment CT Identification of Extranodal Extension in Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancers Using Deep Learning.
    Radiology. 2026;318:e250332.
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    Radiother Oncol

56. EHRET F, Grimm J, Subedi G, Vorbach SM, et al
    Tumor control probability modeling of pulmonary metastases in oligometastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma treated with stereotactic body radiation therapy.
    Radiother Oncol. 2026 Jan 8:111375. doi: 10.1016/j.radonc.2026.111375.
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    Surgery

57. GUO H, Yang H, Yang Z, Zhu M, et al
    The impact of minimal extrathyroidal extension on survival outcomes in patients with pT1 and pT2 differentiated thyroid cancer.
    Surgery. 2025;190:109820.
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58. WU S, Zhao Y, Li H, Zhang G, et al
    Total thyroidectomy versus lobectomy for unilateral papillary thyroid cancer and lateral lymph node metastasis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Surgery. 2025;190:109937.
    PubMed         Abstract available
    
    

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