Head and Neck Cancer Research - Penn State Cancer Institute
Head and Neck Cancer Research
Research into head and neck cancer at Penn State Cancer Institute is conducted by the dedicated head and neck cancer team. See current clinical trials and members of that team here.
Clinical Trials
Radiographic Detection of Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
Head and Neck Cells: Salivary Tissue Repository
A Phase II/III Randomized Study of Maintenance Nivolumab versus Observation in Patients with Locally Advanced, Intermediate Risk HPV Positive OPCA
The COVID-19 and Cancer Consortium (CCC19) Registry
Randomized Phase II/III Trial of Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy Versus Elective Neck Dissection for Early-Stage Oral Cavity Cancer
Psychosocial Challenges and Educational/Occupational Aspirations of Adolescent/Young Adult Cancer Survivors
Dysgeusia and Anosmia in Head and Neck Cancer Patients: Long Term Outcomes
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Determine the Efficacy and Safety of AAV2-hAQP1 Gene Therapy in Participants with Radiation-Induced Late Xerostomia (RIX)
Vaccine Talks: Evaluating the feasibility of a podcast intervention to improve provider communication about HPV vaccination
Exploring Factors Associated with Understanding Among Head and Neck Surgery Patients
NRG-HN014:
Randomized Phase III Trial Of Neoadjuvant Immunotherapy With Response-Adapted Treatment Versus Standard-Of-Care Treatment For Resectable Stage Iii/Iv Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma
NRG-CC013: A Randomized, Masked, Placebo Controlled, Phase II Trial Of Concurrent Chemoradiation With Bmx-001 In Patients With Head And Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Receiving Concurrent Chemoradiation
Head and Neck Cells: Tissue Repository
Disease Team Members
| First Name | Last Name | Title | Role | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Melissa | Boltz | DO | ||
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David | Goldenberg | MD | ||
 |
Neerav | Goyal | MD, MPH | ||
 |
Jessyka | Lighthall | MD | ||
 |
Mitchell | Machtay | MD | ||
 |
Brian | Saunders | MD |
Research into head and neck cancer at Penn State Cancer Institute is conducted by the dedicated head and neck cancer team. See current clinical trials and members of that team here.
Radiographic Detection of Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
Head and Neck Cells: Salivary Tissue Repository
A Phase II/III Randomized Study of Maintenance Nivolumab versus Observation in Patients with Locally Advanced, Intermediate Risk HPV Positive OPCA
The COVID-19 and Cancer Consortium (CCC19) Registry
Randomized Phase II/III Trial of Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy Versus Elective Neck Dissection for Early-Stage Oral Cavity Cancer
Psychosocial Challenges and Educational/Occupational Aspirations of Adolescent/Young Adult Cancer Survivors
Dysgeusia and Anosmia in Head and Neck Cancer Patients: Long Term Outcomes
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Determine the Efficacy and Safety of AAV2-hAQP1 Gene Therapy in Participants with Radiation-Induced Late Xerostomia (RIX)
Vaccine Talks: Evaluating the feasibility of a podcast intervention to improve provider communication about HPV vaccination
Exploring Factors Associated with Understanding Among Head and Neck Surgery Patients
NRG-HN014:
Randomized Phase III Trial Of Neoadjuvant Immunotherapy With Response-Adapted Treatment Versus Standard-Of-Care Treatment For Resectable Stage Iii/Iv Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma
NRG-CC013: A Randomized, Masked, Placebo Controlled, Phase II Trial Of Concurrent Chemoradiation With Bmx-001 In Patients With Head And Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Receiving Concurrent Chemoradiation
Head and Neck Cells: Tissue Repository
| First Name | Last Name | Title | Role | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Melissa | Boltz | DO | ||
|
David | Goldenberg | MD | ||
|
Neerav | Goyal | MD, MPH | ||
|
Jessyka | Lighthall | MD | ||
|
Mitchell | Machtay | MD | ||
|
Brian | Saunders | MD |