Asco Guidelines Podcast Series

Dr. Emrullah Yilmaz reviews the latest evidence and recommendations for health care providers on biomarker testing and immunotherapy for head and neck cancers. He discusses the ASCO Expert Panel’s recommendations for biomarkers for the selection of patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma for anti-PD-1 immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy. Additionally, he reviews recommended treatment options, including first-line treatment based on PD-L1 status, therapies for platinum-refractory disease, options for patients with nasopharyngeal cancer, the role of radiation therapy for oligometastatic head and neck cancer, and immunotherapy for rare head and neck cancers. Dr. Yilmaz also explores future areas of research for therapeutic options for patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Read the full guideline, “Immunotherapy and Biomarker Testing in Recurrent and Metastatic Head and Neck Cancers: ASCO Guideline” at www.asco.org/head-neck-cancer-guidelines. TRANSCRIPT Brittany Harvey: Hello, and welc