The Role of Targeted Therapy in Head and Neck Cancers
A special issue of Current Oncology (ISSN 1718-7729). This special issue belongs to the section "Head and Neck Oncology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 7
Special Issue Editor
Interests: cancer biology; microRNAs; drug resistance
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Head and neck cancers remain challenging to treat due to high recurrence rates and limited response to conventional therapies. Despite advanced knowledge of the underlying biology of the disease, there has been very little therapeutic development that has translated into improved survival rates for patients.
We are pleased to invite you to explore how a deeper understanding into drug mechanism-of-action, resistance, and patient responses to targeted therapies can shape future clinical oncology practice.
As conventional treatments such as chemoradiotherapy often fail and carry serious side-effects, targeted therapies represent a promising shift toward safe and effective personalized treatment strategies. This Special Issue aims to highlight advances in molecular profiling, biomarker discovery and patient stratification that are transforming approaches to head and neck cancer management.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but not limited to) the following: preclinical and clinical studies showcasing innovative therapeutic strategies such as antibody-drug conjugates, RNA-based therapeutics, small molecule inhibitors, targeted drug delivery systems, and combination regimens involving targeted agents. Submissions may also focus on molecular profiling, biomarker discovery, and strategies to reduce treatment-related toxicity to better guide the clinical use of targeted therapies.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute meaningful work to a rapidly evolving field and help shape the future of head and neck cancer therapy. I look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Rikki A.M. Brown
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- cancer
- head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC)
- targeted therapy
- molecular drug targets
- cancer biomarkers
- personalized medicine
- resistance mechanisms
- combination therapies
- translation oncology
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