Body Mass Index and Nutritional Status With Immunotherapy Response in Head and Neck Cancer

Body Mass Index and Nutritional Status With Immunotherapy Response in Head and Neck Cancer

From JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery Author Interviews by JAMA Network

May 21, 2026 · 16 min

About this episode

This episode features an interview with Baran D. Sumer, MD, and Lauren Gabra, MD, discussing the impact of body mass index and nutritional status on immunotherapy response in head and neck cancer.

Interview with Baran D. Sumer, MD, and Lauren Gabra, MD, authors of Body Mass Index and Nutritional Status With Immunotherapy Response in Head and Neck Cancer. Hosted by Paul C. Bryson, MD, MBA. Related Content: Body Mass Index and Nutritional Status With Immunotherapy Response in Head and Neck Cancer

People in this episode

Host: Paul C. Bryson, MD, MBA

Guests: Baran D. Sumer, MD, Lauren Gabra, MD

Topics covered

  • head and neck cancer
  • immunotherapy
  • body mass index
  • nutritional status
  • medical research

Keywords

  • body mass index
  • nutritional status
  • immunotherapy response
  • head and neck cancer
  • medical interview

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Books & works: Body Mass Index and Nutritional Status With Immunotherapy Response in Head and Neck Cancer

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