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Showing 1 to 4 of 4 for “"Neck tumors"”.
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A foe-inspired friend: Constructing a tumor tissue-mimicking biomaterial to study intratumoral drug transport
… model. Fibrotic regions characteristic of solid tumors typically are rich in collagen I fibers. Using shear rheology, tumors with lower collagen density were shown to have a lower stiffness. Similarly, the stiffness of the hyaluronic acid hydrogel models was increased with the addition of …
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Integration of Biomedical Imaging and Translational Approaches For Management of Head and Neck Cancer
… failure and normal tissue toxicity in head and neck cancer (HNC) patients with potentially curable tumors. In Aim 1, we showed that the currently available clinical imaging modalities can be successfully used to adapt RT dose based-on dynamic tumor response, predict oncologic disease outcomes, …
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Salivary analysis in dogs undergoing definitive radiation therapy for head and neck cancer
… common side effects of radiotherapy of head and neck tumors (HNT) in people and can significantly impact a patient's quality of life post-treatment. Aside from causing dry mouth, this condition may affect chewing, swallowing, and oral health. There are numerous diagnostic tools that have been …
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Identification and Characterization of Determinants of Head and Neck Tumor Cell Invasion
<p>Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is a common malignant disease with poor prognosis. The majority of patients die from local invasion or lymphatic metastasis. The mechanism(s) underlining the invasiveness of HNSCC are poorly understood. Utilizing a panel of HNSCC cell lines …