Immunotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-1-2019
Publication Title
Hematology/oncology clinics of North America
Keywords
Head and Neck Neoplasms; Humans; Immunotherapy; Neoplasm Metastasis; Neovascularization, Pathologic; Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck; Tumor Microenvironment
Abstract
The immune system has a vital role in the development, establishment, and progression of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). Immune evasion of cancer cells leads to progression of HNSCC. An understanding of this mechanism provides the basis for improved therapies and outcomes for patients. Through the tumor's influence on the microenvironment, the immune system can be exploited to promote metastasis, angiogenesis, and growth. This article provides an overview of the interaction between immune infiltrating cells in the tumor microenvironment, and the immunologic principles related to HNSCC. Current immunotherapeutic strategies and emerging results from ongoing clinical trials are presented.
Clinical Institute
Cancer
Department
Earle A. Chiles Research Institute
Department
Oncology
Department
Otolaryngology
Recommended Citation
Sim, Felix; Leidner, Rom; and Bell, Richard Bryan, "Immunotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer." (2019). Articles, Abstracts, and Reports. 3151.
https://digitalcommons.providence.org/publications/3151
