Sentences with phrase «related head and neck cancers»

We have completed the active phase of a Phase 1 trial of a Vaxwave ® - based vaccine against cytomegalovirus (CMV) and are finalizing clinical development plans for TheraT ® in Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)- related head and neck cancers.

«Given the lack of universal HPV immunization and the potential for the virus to evade the immune system even in individuals with detectable HPV in their blood, our findings could have far - reaching implications for identifying people at risk of developing HPV - related head and neck cancers and ultimately preventing them,» Miller said.

While verified tests exist to detect HPV in people before they develop cervical cancer, the same is not true for HPV - related head and neck cancers, which are expected to outnumber cervical cancer cases by 2020.

HPV - related head and neck cancer has a unique risk factor profile, and a more favorable prognosis than tobacco or alcohol induced HNSCCA.