Table 2 Biomarkers in the head and neck carcinoma
Biomarkers | Prognostic | Predictive |
|---|---|---|
Epstein barr virus in endemic nasopharyngeal cancers | Validated | Validated |
HPV | Validated | Potential |
PET imaging post treatment | Validated | Potential |
Hypoxia | Potential | Potential |
EGFR (potential predictive factor for accelerated radiotherapy) | Potential | Not validated |
TP53 gene mutation | Potential | Potential |
Gene expression profiling | Potential | Potential |
Immune checkpoint related | Potential | Potential |