Pembrolizumab combo before/after surgery and radiation significantly improved event-free survival in resectable advanced head and neck cancer per KEYNOTE-689, introducing a potential new standard of ...

The landscape of locoregionally advanced resectable head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) treatment has remained largely unchanged for over 2 decades, with cure rates persistently below 50% ...

“Tactile is committed to elevating lymphedema therapy with meaningful evidence generation, and these early results validate Flexitouch Plus as an effective option in treating head and neck ...

Abstract Presented at ASCO 2025 Annual Meeting Features Two-Month Data from the Largest Randomized Trial Ever Conducted Among Head and Neck Cancer SurvivorsMINNEAPOLIS, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE ...

The two-month analysis featured data from the Company's six-month clinical trial, which examines the effectiveness of Flexitouch Plus, an advanced pneumatic compression device (APCD), versus usual ...

Background: Lymphedema is common in head and neck cancer survivors (HNCS). Published data indicate that an Advanced Pneumatic Compression Device (APCD) is an effective intervention for lymphedema ...

Key Takeaways Lymphedema risk varies significantly by cancer type and lymph node removal extent, necessitating personalized risk assessments. Misconceptions about lymphedema precautions, such as ...

Self-Esteem and Body Image Head and neck cancer treatments might affect the way you feel about yourself. Surgery, as well as complications like lymphedema and weight loss, can change the way you look.

A mild type of lymphedema can occur within a few days after surgery and usually lasts a short time. Lymphedema can also occur about 4 to 6 weeks after surgery or radiation and then go away over time.

Compression treatment for lymphoedema You can have compression treatment for lymphoedema in different ways, depending on where the swelling is. What is compression treatment? Compression treatment ...

Background: More than 90% of head and neck cancer (HNC) survivors experience secondary head and neck lymphedema. Prompt identification and treatment are essential given the progressive nature of ...

Lymphedema staging The MD Anderson Cancer Center Head and Neck Lymphedema Rating Scale was created to characterize the presentation and severity of lymphedema in head and neck surgery, and it is based ...