Neoadjuvant immunotherapy in squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck: current evidence and future perspectives
Neoadjuvant immunotherapy improves pathological response rates and is safe in patients with locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC).
Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC) is a highly aggressive malignant tumor. Traditional therapeutic approaches have limited efficacy in locally advanced HNSCC patients, and neoadjuvant immunotherapy has emerged as a new hope. However, the current outcomes of neoadjuvant immunotherapy for HNSCC are not yet optimal and urgently need improvement. This article comprehensively reviews the clinical research progress of neoadjuvant immunotherapy in the field of HNSCC treatment. By integrating perspectives from the regulatory mechanisms of the immune microenvironment, we propose future research directions for enhancing the efficacy of neoadjuvant immunotherapy for HNSCC patients.
Improving survival and reducing toxicities in patients with locally advanced HNSCC, particularly by enhancing pathological response and minimizing peri‑operative complications.
Evidence level: Klinikai vizsgálat. Formális klinikai vizsgálati eredmény.
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