University of Rijeka Researcher Releases New Data on Head and Neck Cancer (The Role of Biomarkers in HPV-Positive Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Towards Precision Medicine).

A recent report from the University of Rijeka in Croatia discusses the role of biomarkers in head and neck cancer, specifically focusing on HPV-positive squamous cell carcinoma. The study highlights the changing landscape of head and neck cancer, with HPV infection becoming a major risk factor, particularly among nonsmokers. The researchers emphasize the importance of accurately diagnosing HPV-positive HNSCC in order to develop targeted treatment strategies and improve patient outcomes. The report also summarizes the current advancements in identifying biomarkers for non-invasive cancer diagnosis, monitoring, and assessment of therapeutic responses. [Extracted from the article]