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Biomarkers of Immune Function as Predictors of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC) in Response to Therapy
In Brief
An observational study for Head and Neck Cancer and 3 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 33 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the role of the immune system in the response of squamous cell cancers of the head and neck to treatment that includes radiation therapy. Current research demonstrates that several natural immune cells and molecules affect the way the body's immune system interacts with a cancerous growth. Some cancers may be related to infection with a virus, such as the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). Studying the activity of the immune system in head and neck cancers, especially cancers related to HPV infections, can provide valuable information to better understand the body's interaction with cancer cells.