Tonsil Cancer

Research

The Mayo Clinic Cancer Center conducts important research related to tumors of the head and neck. The research program's team approach involves scientists from various disciplines to conduct basic science, translational research, and organ preservation studies. The goals of this program include enhancing the quality of life and improving the possibility for cure while providing patients the dignity and respect that they deserve.

To find out more about related research, visit the Otorhinolaryngology Research Web page.

Publications

Calais G, Alfonsi M, Bardet E, Sire C, Germain T, Bergerot P, Rhein B, Tortochaux J, Oudinot P, Bertrand P. Randomized trial of radiation therapy versus concomitant chemotherapy and radiation therapy for advanced-stage oropharynx carcinoma. J Natl Cancer Inst. 1999 Dec 15;91(24):2081-6. [Abstract]

Foote RL, Hilgenfeld RU, Kunselman SJ, Schaid DJ, Buskirk SJ, Grado GL, Earle JD. Radiation therapy for squamous cell carcinoma of the tonsil. Mayo Clin Proc. 1994 Jun;69(6):525-31. Review. [Abstract]

Mendenhall WM, Amdur RJ, Stringer SP, Villaret DB, Cassisi NJ. Radiation therapy for squamous cell carcinoma of the tonsillar region: a preferred alternative to surgery? J Clin Oncol. 2000 Jun;18(11):2219-25. [Abstract]

Parsons JT, Mendenhall WM, Stringer SP, Amdur RJ, Hinerman RW, Villaret DB, Moore-Higgs GJ, Greene BD, Speer TW, Cassisi NJ, Million RR. Squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx: surgery, radiation therapy, or both. Cancer. 2002 Jun 1;94(11):2967-80. [Abstract]

Selek U, Garden AS, Morrison WH, El-Naggar AK, Rosenthal DI, Ang KK. Radiation therapy for early-stage carcinoma of the oropharynx. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2004 Jul 1;59(3):743-51. [Abstract]

Wong CS, Ang KK, Fletcher GH, Thames HD, Peters LJ, Byers RM, Oswald MJ. Definitive radiotherapy for squamous cell carcinoma of the tonsillar fossa. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 1989 Mar;16(3):657-62. [Abstract]

See a list of publications by Mayo doctors on tonsil cancer on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine.