Ask the Expert: Question about precision medicine

Question: Are there any advances in the treatment of neck cancers that use precision medicines?

Response: Yes. Advances in the treatment of head and neck cancer are occurring by identifying novel targets, exploring mechanisms of tumor resistance to current therapy, and identifying effective combinations of treatments, whether chemotherapeutic or biologic agents and immunotherapy.
Tumor molecular profiles, through next generation sequencing, can be done on tumors to identify markers that may tailor and customize a patient’s treatment and eligibility for targeted therapy.

Dr. Kang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James) , specializing in the comprehensive management of benign and malignant head and neck tumors. Click the following links to learn more about Dr. Kang and the OSUCCC– James:https://cancer.osu.edu/find-a-doctor/search-physician-directory/stephen-y-kang andhttps://cancer.osu.edu/.

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