Mehtap Boduc, M. Roessler, R. Mandic, Christoph Netzer, C. Güldner, U. Walliczek-Dworschak, M. Mandapathil
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Abstract
COX-2 expression in primary lesions, as well as lymph node metastases, appears to identify HNSCC patients at higher risk in all tumor sites. Adjuvant therapeutic approaches targeting COX-2 might be a promising tool in this patient population.