Personalized Deintensification Therapy For HPV-Positive Head And Neck Cancers

Personalized Deintensification Therapy For HPV-Positive Head And Neck Cancers

June 15, 2026

About this episode

This episode features a discussion on personalized deintensification therapy for HPV-positive head and neck cancers, focusing on its benefits and nuances.

Head and neck reconstructive surgeon Karthik Rajasekaran, MD, and radiation oncologist Michelle Gentile, MD, discuss the nuances and benefits of deintensification, a personalized approach to care for individuals with HPV-positive head and neck cancers that aims to maintain high cure rates while reducing long-term toxicities. (Part 1 of 2)

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