Old MO, Wise-Draper T, Wright CL, Kaur B, Teknos T. The current status of oncolytic viral therapy for head and neck cancer.
World J Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2016;
2:84-89. [PMID:
29204552 PMCID:
PMC5698520 DOI:
10.1016/j.wjorl.2016.05.009]
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Abstract
Objective
Cancer affects the head and neck region frequently and leads to significant morbidity and mortality. Oncolytic viral therapy has the potential to make a big impact in cancers that affect the head and neck. We intend to review the current state of oncolytic viruses in the treatment of cancers that affect the head and neck region.
Method
Data sources are from National clinical trials database, literature, and current research.
Results
There are many past and active trials for oncolytic viruses that show promise for treating cancers of the head and neck. The first oncolytic virus was approved by the FDA October 2015 (T-VEC, Amgen) for the treatment of melanoma. Active translational research continues for this and many other oncolytic viruses.
Conclusion
The evolving field of oncolytic viruses is impacting the treatment of head and neck cancer and further trials and agents are moving forward in the coming years.
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