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What is the definition of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma?
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a tumor arising from the epithelial cells that cover the surface and line the nasopharynx.
What are the alternative names for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma?
  • Nasopharyngeal carcinoma
  • Nasopharyngeal Cancer
Who are the top Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Local Doctors?
Melvin K. Chua
Elite in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
Elite in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
Department Of Head And Neck Surgery, 
Singapore, SG 

Melvin Chua practices in Singapore, Singapore. Mr. Chua is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Prostate Cancer, Mononucleosis, Prostatectomy, and Orchiectomy.

Sue Yom
Elite in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
Radiation Oncology | Otolaryngology
Elite in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
Radiation Oncology | Otolaryngology

Melanoma & Skin Cancer Center

1825 Fourth Street, Third Floor, 
San Francisco, CA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Dr. Sue Yom is an expert in the radiation treatment and management of head, neck and lung cancers. In her research, Yom studies chemoradiation (a combination of chemotherapy and radiation) for these cancers. She also investigates image-guided radiation therapy and ways to reduce toxic effects using focused radiation techniques, emerging biological agents and radiation protectants. Yom earned her medical and doctoral degrees at the University of Pennsylvania. She completed a residency in radiation oncology at the MD Anderson Cancer Center. Yom has received numerous awards recognizing her commitment to patient care and patient-oriented research. Dr. Yom is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Merkel Cell Carcinoma, and Olfactory Neuroblastoma.

 
 
 
 
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Paolo Bossi
Elite in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
Elite in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma

ASST Spedali Civili Di Brescia

Brescia, IT 

Paolo Bossi practices in Brescia, Italy. Mr. Bossi is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy.

What are the latest Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Clinical Trials?
Randomized Phase 2 Study of Nivolumab and Ipilimumab With or Without Cabozantinib in Patients With Advanced Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma That Have Progressed After Platinum Treatment and Immunotherapy

Summary: This phase II trial tests how well nivolumab and ipilimumab immunotherapy with or without cabozantinib works in treating patients with nasopharyngeal cancer that has come back (after a period of improvement) (recurrent), has spread from where it first started (primary site) to other places in the body (metastatic), or for which no treatment is currently available (incurable). Immunotherapy with mo...

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A Phase 2 Window of Opportunity Trial of Neoadjuvant Agonistic Anti-CD40 Antibody CDX-1140 and Cemiplimab (REGN2810) in AJCC Stage III-IV Head and Neck Cancer Patients Prior to Surgery

Summary: This phase II trial compares the effectiveness of cemiplimab with CDX-1140 to cemiplimab without CDX-1140 prior to surgery in treating patients with stage III-IV head and neck cancer. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as cemiplimab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer, and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. CDX-1140 is a monoclonal antibo...

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center