Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - Therapy
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Sunday, November 22, 2009

p73 G4C14-to-A4T14 polymorphism and risk of second primary malignancy after index squamous cell carcinoma of head and neck.

29 Nov 2009 P73 plays an important role in modulating cell-cycle control, inducing apoptosis, and inhibiting cell growth. A novel noncoding p73 G4C14-to-A4T14 exon 2 polymorphism was associated with risk of squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN). ... Read more...

Primary intraosseous squamous cell carcinoma of the jaws. Clinicopathologic presentation and prognostic factors.

30 Oct 2009 CONTEXT: Primary intraosseous squamous cell carcinoma is a rare form of squamous cell carcinoma, arising within the jaws. OBJECTIVE: To clarify the clinicopathologic and behavioral spectrum of primary intraosseous squamous cell carcinoma. DESIGN: ... Read more...

Quantitative analysis of survivin RNA expression in blood as a non-invasive predictor of response to neoadjuvant radiochemotherapy in esophageal cancer.

30 Oct 2009 BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Analysis of survivin RNA expression in peripheral blood as a non-invasive molecular predictor of response to neoadjuvant radiochemotherapy in patients with locally advanced cancer of the esophagus. MATERIAL AND METHODS: ... Read more...

Latest indexed articles for 'Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - Therapy'

These are the very latest articles for this heading:

• p73 G4C14-to-A4T14 polymorphism and risk of second primary malignancy after index squamous cell carcinoma of head and neck. 29 Nov 2009
• Primary intraosseous squamous cell carcinoma of the jaws. Clinicopathologic presentation and prognostic factors. 30 Oct 2009
• Quantitative analysis of survivin RNA expression in blood as a non-invasive predictor of response to neoadjuvant radiochemotherapy in esophageal cancer. 30 Oct 2009
• Salvage esophagectomy after definitive chemoradiotherapy for thoracic esophageal cancer. 30 Oct 2009
• [Head and neck squamous cell cancer] 29 Sep 2009
• Combination treatment of Cetuximab and photodynamic therapy in SNU-1041 squamous cancer cell line. 29 Sep 2009
• Middle ear cancer: a population-based study. 29 Sep 2009
• [Basaloid squamous cell carcinomas of the head and neck] 29 Sep 2009
• Chemotherapy followed by surgery in patients with carcinoma of the distal esophagus and celiac lymph node involvement. 29 Sep 2009
• [Therapeutical options in malignant skin tumours] 22 Sep 2009
• [Lung cancer in smokers and never-smokers] 22 Sep 2009
• Matched-pair analysis of race or ethnicity in outcomes of head and neck cancer patients receiving similar multidisciplinary care. 6 Sep 2009
• K-ras status in squamous cell anal carcinoma (SCC): it's time for target-oriented treatment? 31 Aug 2009
• [The neoadjuvant treatment of gastrointestinal tumors: time for rethinking?] 31 Aug 2009
• Managing malignancies of the external auditory canal. 30 Aug 2009
• Personalizing cancer care: updates on head and neck cancer. 30 Aug 2009
• Hypercalcemia in advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: prevalence and potential impact on palliative care. 30 Aug 2009
• [Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma and precursor lesions. Arguments - May 2009] 30 Aug 2009
• Guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma and precursor lesions. 30 Aug 2009
• [Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma and precursor lesions] 30 Aug 2009

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Technical information about 'Carcinoma, Squamous Cell'

Definition: A carcinoma derived from stratified squamous epithelium. It may also occur in sites where glandular or columnar epithelium is normally present. (From Stedman, 25th ed)

Descriptor UI: D002294

Alternative terms: Carcinoma, Squamous Cell; Carcinomas, Squamous Cell; Squamous Cell Carcinomas; Squamous Cell Carcinoma; Carcinoma, Squamous; Carcinomas, Squamous; Squamous Carcinoma; Squamous Carcinomas; Carcinoma, Epidermoid; Carcinomas, Epidermoid; Epidermoid Carcinoma; Epidermoid Carcinomas; Carcinoma, Planocellular; Carcinomas, Planocellular; Planocellular Carcinoma; Planocellular Carcinomas;

Allowable Qualifiers: blood; blood supply; cerebrospinal fluid; chemically induced; classification; complications; congenital; diagnosis; diet therapy; drug therapy; economics; embryology; enzymology; ethnology; etiology; genetics; history; immunology; metabolism; microbiology; mortality; nursing; epidemiology; parasitology; pathology; physiopathology; prevention & control; psychology; radiography; radionuclide imaging; radiotherapy; rehabilitation; secondary; secretion; surgery; therapy; ultrastructure; urine; veterinary; ultrasonography; chemistry; virology;

Tree Number: C04.557.470.200.400; C04.557.470.700.400;

Online Note: use CARCINOMA, SQUAMOUS CELL to search CARCINOMA, EPIDERMOID 1966-80

History Note: 81; was CARCINOMA, EPIDERMOID 1963-80

Technical Notes: coordinate IM with precoordinated organ/neoplasm term (IM)