Simple protein test could improve prediction of survival rates for patients with head, neck cancer Scientists used a simple protein test that could prove more useful in predicting survival chances for patients with head-and-neck cancer compared to existing methods. The team believes the test could allow doctors to choose more appropriate and tailored treatments. Oral cancers, including the tongue and tonsils, are usually associated with tobacco and alcohol intake. However, increasing numbers ...
Jan. 26, 2014 - Science Daily
Simple protein test could improve prediction of survival rates for patients with head and neck cance ( University of Manchester ) Scientists from The University of Manchester -- part of the Manchester Cancer Research Centre -- used a simple protein test that could prove more useful in predicting survival chances for patients with head-and-neck cancer compared to existing methods. The team, funded by Cancer Research UK, believe the test could allow doctors to choose more appropriate and tailored ...
Jan. 24, 2014 - EurekAlert!