Staging of human papilloma virus related cancers of the oropharynx

Staging of human papilloma virus related cancers of the oropharynx

For the past two decades an increasing number of oropharyngeal cancers have been found to be associated with the human papilloma virus (HPV). These tumors are a biologically distinct entity with better prognosis and excellent response to therapy. Therefore, a separate staging system has been introdu...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of surgical oncology 2021-11, Vol.124 (6), p.931-934
Hauptverfasser: Valero, Cristina, Shah, Jatin P.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Head & neck cancer
human papilloma virus
oropharynx cancer
staging system
Throat cancer
Tumors
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Zusammenfassung:For the past two decades an increasing number of oropharyngeal cancers have been found to be associated with the human papilloma virus (HPV). These tumors are a biologically distinct entity with better prognosis and excellent response to therapy. Therefore, a separate staging system has been introduced for HPV‐related oropharyngeal tumors in the latest edition of the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC eighth Ed).
ISSN:0022-4790
1096-9098
DOI:10.1002/jso.26584