Advanced in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)

Dr. Sharon A. Spencer

Radiation Oncology
University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC
619 19th St S, 
Birmingham, AL 
Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 3 Trials
Accepting New Patients
Advanced in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC
619 19th St S, 
Birmingham, AL 
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Overview

Sharon Spencer is a Radiation Oncologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Spencer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC). Her top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Lung Cancer, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Spencer is currently accepting new patients.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 75 peer reviewed articles and participating in 11 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 14 articles and participated in 7 clinical trials in the study of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC).

Specialties
Radiation Oncology
Licenses
Radiology in AL
Hospital Affiliations
University Of Alabama Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HEALTH SERVICES FOUNDATION, PC
619 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35249

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

11 Clinical Trials

Randomized Phase II/III Trial of Adjuvant Radiation Therapy With Cisplatin, Docetaxel-Cetuximab, or Cisplatin-Atezolizumab in Pathologic High-Risk Squamous Cell Cancer of the Head and Neck
Randomized Phase II/III Trial of Adjuvant Radiation Therapy With Cisplatin, Docetaxel-Cetuximab, or Cisplatin-Atezolizumab in Pathologic High-Risk Squamous Cell Cancer of the Head and Neck
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: October 14, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug, Other, Radiation, Biological
Study Drugs: Atezolizumab, Cetuximab, Cisplatin, Docetaxel
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
Phase II Randomized Trial of Radiotherapy With or Without Cisplatin for Surgically Resected Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck (SCCHN) With TP53 Sequencing
Phase II Randomized Trial of Radiotherapy With or Without Cisplatin for Surgically Resected Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck (SCCHN) With TP53 Sequencing
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: September 19, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Other, Radiation
Study Drug: Cisplatin
Study Phase: Phase 2
MRI Brain Surveillance Alone Versus MRI Surveillance and Prophylactic Cranial Irradiation (PCI): A Randomized Phase III Trial in Small-Cell Lung Cancer (MAVERICK)
MRI Brain Surveillance Alone Versus MRI Surveillance and Prophylactic Cranial Irradiation (PCI): A Randomized Phase III Trial in Small-Cell Lung Cancer (MAVERICK)
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: May 25, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure, Radiation
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized Phase II Trial for Patients With p16 Positive, Non-Smoking Associated, Locoregionally Advanced Oropharyngeal Cancer
A Randomized Phase II Trial for Patients With p16 Positive, Non-Smoking Associated, Locoregionally Advanced Oropharyngeal Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 09, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Radiation
Study Drug: Cisplatin
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Randomized Phase II/III Trial of De-Intensified Radiation Therapy for Patients With Early-Stage, P16-Positive, Non-Smoking Associated Oropharyngeal Cancer
A Randomized Phase II/III Trial of De-Intensified Radiation Therapy for Patients With Early-Stage, P16-Positive, Non-Smoking Associated Oropharyngeal Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: October 09, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Procedure, Drug, Biological, Radiation
Study Drugs: Cisplatin, Nivolumab
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
Randomized Phase II/III Trial of Radiotherapy With Concurrent MEDI4736 (Durvalumab) vs. Radiotherapy With Concurrent Cetuximab in Patients With Locoregionally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer With a Contraindication to Cisplatin
Randomized Phase II/III Trial of Radiotherapy With Concurrent MEDI4736 (Durvalumab) vs. Radiotherapy With Concurrent Cetuximab in Patients With Locoregionally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer With a Contraindication to Cisplatin
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 23, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Biological, Radiation
Study Drugs: Cetuximab, Durvalumab
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
A Phase III Study of Postoperative Radiation Therapy (IMRT) +/- Cetuximab for Locally-Advanced Resected Head and Neck Cancer
A Phase III Study of Postoperative Radiation Therapy (IMRT) +/- Cetuximab for Locally-Advanced Resected Head and Neck Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: July 20, 2025
Intervention Type: Biological, Radiation
Study Drug: Cetuximab
Study Phase: Phase 3
Phase II Randomized Trial of Transoral Surgical Resection Followed by Low-Dose or Standard-Dose IMRT in Resectable p16+ Locally Advanced Oropharynx Cancer
Phase II Randomized Trial of Transoral Surgical Resection Followed by Low-Dose or Standard-Dose IMRT in Resectable p16+ Locally Advanced Oropharynx Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: February 28, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Radiation, Procedure
Study Drugs: Cisplatin, Carboplatin
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Randomized Phase II/Phase III Study of Adjuvant Concurrent Radiation and Chemotherapy Versus Radiation Alone in Resected High-Risk Malignant Salivary Gland Tumors
A Randomized Phase II/Phase III Study of Adjuvant Concurrent Radiation and Chemotherapy Versus Radiation Alone in Resected High-Risk Malignant Salivary Gland Tumors
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: February 13, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Radiation
Study Drug: Cisplatin
Study Phase: Phase 2
Randomized Phase II and Phase III Studies of Individualized Treatment for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Based on Biomarker Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA)
Randomized Phase II and Phase III Studies of Individualized Treatment for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Based on Biomarker Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: November 06, 2024
Intervention Type: Other, Drug, Radiation
Study Drugs: Cisplatin, Fluorouracil, Gemcitabine Hydrochloride, Paclitaxel
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
Photobiomodulation Therapy Using the MuReva Phototherapy System to Demonstrate Safety and Reduce the Incidence of Oral Mucositis in Adult Patients With Head and Neck Cancer Receiving Radiation Therapy With or Without Concurrent Chemotherapy
Photobiomodulation Therapy Using the MuReva Phototherapy System to Demonstrate Safety and Reduce the Incidence of Oral Mucositis in Adult Patients With Head and Neck Cancer Receiving Radiation Therapy With or Without Concurrent Chemotherapy
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 21, 2024
Intervention Type: Other, Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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75 Total Publications

Recurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head & Neck: Novel Approaches to Re-Irradiation.
Recurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head & Neck: Novel Approaches to Re-Irradiation.
Journal: Otolaryngologic clinics of North America
Published: September 30, 2025
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