Michael C Topf, Thomas Kjaergaard, Catherine Po Ling Chan, F Christopher Holsinger
{"title":"Surgically Based Deintensification for Oropharyngeal Cancer: Current Concepts and Future Directions.","authors":"Michael C Topf, Thomas Kjaergaard, Catherine Po Ling Chan, F Christopher Holsinger","doi":"10.1016/j.otc.2025.09.001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.otc.2025.09.001","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The paradigm for management of human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (HPV + OPC) has evolved significantly in recent years. Following the interim futility analysis of NRG HN005, which reaffirmed standard-dose cisplatin-based chemoradiation as the standard of care in the nonsurgical setting, this review examines whether surgical approaches now represent the most viable path to treatment deintensification for appropriate patients with HPV + OPC. In this narrative review, we summarize data from key surgical deintensification clinical trials, discuss surgeon credentialing considerations, and review emerging technologies that may further refine patient selection and treatment response assessment.</p>","PeriodicalId":54657,"journal":{"name":"Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-10-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145276718","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Social Determinants of Health as They Affect Outcomes of Head and Neck Cancer.","authors":"Evan M Graboyes, Nosayaba Osazuwa-Peters","doi":"10.1016/j.otc.2025.08.011","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.otc.2025.08.011","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Social determinants of health (SDOH) and health-related social risks can be measured in the clinical and research realms through patient self-report, composite neighborhood level measures of disadvantage, and Z-codes. Among patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, differences in SDOH, particularly the domains of economic stability, education access and quality, and health care access, are associated with disparities in oncologic, psychosocial, and quality-of-life outcomes. Research describing the effects of strategies to address adverse SDOH is lacking. The head and neck oncology community is uniquely poised to move from describing disparities in outcomes based on SDOH to addressing them.</p>","PeriodicalId":54657,"journal":{"name":"Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-10-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145276789","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Innovative Approaches to Head and Neck Cancer Diagnosis.","authors":"Ajith George, Theofano Tikka, David Conway","doi":"10.1016/j.otc.2025.08.017","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.otc.2025.08.017","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Diagnosis, positioned between disease prevention and treatment, is essential for head and neck cancer management. Delays in diagnosis contribute to disease upstaging, leading to more complex treatment with poorer survival and functional outcomes. This article focuses on current and future innovative diagnostic approaches, which vary in maturity and implementation, to promote early diagnosis. These include symptom-based triaging, telemedicine, diagnostic hubs, machine learning, and circulating tumor markers. COVID-19 brought about new diagnostic pathways, many of which remained in place, generating encouraging evidence of pathway efficiency. However, nuanced diagnostic tools for early cancer detection remain far from implementation in a real-world setting.</p>","PeriodicalId":54657,"journal":{"name":"Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145253629","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Building Support and Resilience: Finding Balance During Adversity.","authors":"Stephanie A Joe","doi":"10.1016/j.otc.2025.08.023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.otc.2025.08.023","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Times of distress and personal setbacks can diminish a person's confidence. Such periods of adversity can disrupt emotional and physical well-being. In these situations, seeking support can feel embarrassing or uncomfortable. Building personal resilience starts with understanding the emotional effects and mental and physical consequences of stress. Resilience is built through seeking peer support, exploring the benefits of coaching, and understanding how to leverage neurobiology to positively influence physical and mental capacities for adaptation and future growth.</p>","PeriodicalId":54657,"journal":{"name":"Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145234029","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Strategies for Wellness at Home and Work.","authors":"Ilaaf Darrat","doi":"10.1016/j.otc.2025.08.019","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.otc.2025.08.019","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article examines the intricate realities of harmonizing a demanding surgical career with familial responsibilities. It questions the conventional concept of work-life balance, instead presenting it as an evolving set of priorities. Flexible scheduling, proactive planning, effective communication, and dependence on support systems are crucial for managing the dual roles of physician and family member without sacrificing well-being or professional achievement.</p>","PeriodicalId":54657,"journal":{"name":"Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145228687","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Colin Faulkner, Eric Stutheit-Zhao, Jillian Tsai, Nauman Malik
{"title":"Precision Radiotherapy for HPV-Associated Oropharyngeal Carcinoma: Evolving Approaches to Dose and Volume De-intensification.","authors":"Colin Faulkner, Eric Stutheit-Zhao, Jillian Tsai, Nauman Malik","doi":"10.1016/j.otc.2025.08.020","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.otc.2025.08.020","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This review discusses the current efforts to de-intensify radiotherapy in human papillomavirus -positive oropharyngeal cancer to reduce long-term toxicity without compromising tumor control. It explores strategies, such as reducing dose and volume, selective omission of elective nodal irradiation, and tailoring treatment based on tumor response and patient risk profiles. Emerging evidence from clinical trials supports the safety and efficacy of lower radiation doses and smaller treatment volumes in selected patients. Advanced imaging and precise targeting may allow for smaller margins, further minimizing damage to the surrounding healthy tissue. None of these approaches have yet replaced the current standard of care.</p>","PeriodicalId":54657,"journal":{"name":"Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145228689","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Veronica F Sullins, Paul Adam Gonzales, Michael Malotte, Carter C Lebares
{"title":"Mindfulness Skills: Impact on Surgical Well-being and Performance.","authors":"Veronica F Sullins, Paul Adam Gonzales, Michael Malotte, Carter C Lebares","doi":"10.1016/j.otc.2025.08.004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.otc.2025.08.004","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cognitive training is essential for optimal performance in high-stakes fields like surgery. Research shows that mindfulness-based interventions can help surgeons achieve cognitive clarity, emotional regulation, and technical excellence, benefiting patients, teams, and health care systems. For these interventions to be effective, they must be culturally accepted, integrated at multiple levels, and tailored to specific specialties. Despite challenges, context-sensitive strategies and consistent daily practice can make mindfulness a core asset rather than just a wellness tool. Adopting mindfulness can help surgery reduce burnout, build resilience, improve performance, and strengthen the human connection central to surgical care.</p>","PeriodicalId":54657,"journal":{"name":"Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145228692","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sandra Llop, Pablo Jiménez-Labaig, Ilaria Micheletto, Nabil F Saba, Ben O'Leary
{"title":"Novel Treatment Approaches in Recurrent/Metastatic Squamous Head and Neck Cancer.","authors":"Sandra Llop, Pablo Jiménez-Labaig, Ilaria Micheletto, Nabil F Saba, Ben O'Leary","doi":"10.1016/j.otc.2025.08.009","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.otc.2025.08.009","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The prognosis of recurrent/metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) remains poor, with most patients presenting with primary or acquired resistance to immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). Upon progression on ICIs, the only standard of care treatment options are chemotherapy ± cetuximab combinations with high toxicity rates and limited efficacy, underscoring the urgent need for more effective and tolerable therapeutic strategies. This review explores the landscape of rapidly evolving novel treatment approaches in recurrent/metastatic HNSCC, including ICI combinations, therapeutic vaccines, injectable drugs, bispecific antibodies, antibody-drug conjugates, multitargeted kinase inhibitors and new targeted therapy agents.</p>","PeriodicalId":54657,"journal":{"name":"Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145228662","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Functional and Cosmetic Brow Lift","authors":"Bailey R. Minehart MD , Jose E. Barrera MD","doi":"10.1016/j.otc.2025.04.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.otc.2025.04.003","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54657,"journal":{"name":"Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America","volume":"58 5","pages":"Pages 831-844"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144555871","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}