For patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, utilizing fluorodeoxyglucose-(FDG)-PET/CT imaging to assess their response to chemoradiation significantly increases the accuracy in ...

Cancers occurring in the mouth, nose, and throat are on the rise in the U.S., especially in younger people. About 60,000 new ...

Toronto, Ontario—A novel imaging approach— 68 Ga-DOTATATE PET/CT—can more accurately differentiate residual/recurrent tumors from post-surgery scar tissue in patients with head and neck paragangliomas ...

New research offers a safer approach to head and neck surgeries by using a nerve imaging agent to protect vital nerves during ...

Surgeons say a fluorescent agent could reduce nerve damage during complex procedures affecting speech and swallowing.

FNA is often used to make an initial tissue diagnosis of a neck mass. The advantages of this technique include high sensitivity and specificity; however, 5% to 17% of FNAs are nondiagnostic. Another ...

Philips has received clearance from the FDA for its artificial-intelligence-powered MRI platform geared toward head and neck cancers. Dubbed MRCAT, for MR for Calculating ATtenuation, the application ...

“Head and neck cancers” is a broad term for certain cancers that begin in the head or neck area. These cancers usually begin in the following parts of your head or neck: Head and neck cancers account ...