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Head and Neck Cancer Research

Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University is a leader in cancer research. Find out how head and neck cancer patients can benefit from our clinical trials.

Researching Head and Neck Cancer Developing Novel Therapies at Winship

The survival rate of head and neck cancer is improving, and it will continue to do so thanks to research being done at leading cancer centers such as Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University.

We’re honored to be one of only a handful of National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the country developing and collaborating on lifesaving head and neck cancer research initiatives.

Types of Head and Neck Cancer Research

Head and neck cancer research is what leads to the development of new treatments. As a matter of fact, we’re currently studying immunotherapy for head and neck cancer so we may be able to apply it to more and more cancers in the coming years.

We’re also studying therapy sequencing — the order in which treatments are delivered — to determine which therapies are most effective against head and neck cancer and when is best to use them. And we use outcomes research to help inform our treatment decisions. This involves analyzing massive amounts of data to identify which treatments are working for head and neck cancer in patients across the country.

Of course, treatment is only part of the head and neck cancer research story. Through research, we’re also continuing to gain a better understanding of head and neck cancer from every angle. Winship cancer researchers and scientists are leading the way and changing how the world prevents, detects, diagnoses, treats and survives cancers of all types. We pioneer discoveries in the lab that are translated into the latest treatments in the clinic.

Our bench-to-bedside research in head and neck cancers enables us to discover, develop and deliver game-changing procedures, technologies, diagnostics and treatments. As a result, Winship is advancing head and neck cancer research in every area, including prevention, diagnosis, treatment, side effect reduction, recurrence and more.

Clinical Research at Winship

Besides standard therapy, many Winship head and neck cancer patients are eligible to participate in a clinical trial. Clinical trials are controlled studies that test new interventions on a disease, such as head and neck cancer. They offer participants early access to novel treatments that are not yet commercially available.

Participating in Head and Neck Cancer Research

As a research center, our physicians and scientists will make every effort to match you with a clinical trial that targets your unique cancer. It’s best if you enroll from the very beginning, so let your doctor know on your first visit if you’re interested in learning more about a clinical trial. Most clinical trials are supplemental, meaning you’ll still receive the standard therapy in addition to any treatment being studied.

Support for Clinical Trial Participation

Winship conducts head and neck cancer research at the following locations:

Winship welcomes trial participants from all over Georgia and throughout the Southeast. Talk with your doctor about whether you are eligible to participate in a clinical trial. Our supportive oncology team can assist you with services, such as finding affordable accommodations near Winship for the duration of your clinical trial.