Incorporating Clinical Trials Into Patient Care: A Unique Approach to Treating Head & Neck Cancer

Name: Incorporating Clinical Trials Into Patient Care: A Unique Approach to Treating Head & Neck Cancer
Uploaded: 2019-04-30T00:00:00+00:00
Description: With the advent of immunotherapy, UCSF physicians are incorporating clinical trials into head and neck cancer patient care and changing the treatment paradigm.

With the advent of immunotherapy, UCSF physicians are incorporating clinical trials into head and neck cancer patient care and changing the treatment paradigm. Dr. Patrick Ha, chief, Head & Neck Surgical Oncology, discusses this novel approach and opportunities with clinical research.

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April 30, 2019

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Patrick Ha, MD

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Head and neck surgeon

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