ABSTRACT Introduction Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) and radiotherapy are both recognised as effective treatment options for early‐stage HPV‐associated oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (HPV‐OPSCC). TORS offers the benefit of a shorter total treatment duration; however, a proportion of patients require adjuvant radiotherapy with or without ...
Lan Gao +3 more
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This meta‐analysis of 18 studies (3962 patients) demonstrates that nimotuzumab combined with chemoradiotherapy significantly improves overall survival and progression‐free survival in locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, without increasing severe toxicity.
Chengzheng Bao +6 more
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Guardians' willingness to vaccinate primary and secondary school girls against human papillomavirus and associated factors in ethnic autonomous prefectures of Qinghai Province, China: A cross-sectional study based on the Health Belief Model and Theory of Planned Behavior. [PDF]
Li X +6 more
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ABSTRACT Background There is compelling evidence that treating high‐grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSIL), the anal squamous cell cancer (ASCC) precursor, reduces the risk of developing ASCC. Using high‐resolution anoscopy (HRA), surgical excision, ablative and topical therapies are widely used to treat HSIL.
Matthew Joseph Marino +5 more
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Near-peer education by medical students and its association with HPV vaccination knowledge and attitudes among Japanese adolescents: An exploratory intervention study. [PDF]
Nakajima K +13 more
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What are the barriers and enablers to the uptake of the HPV vaccine in Romania, Bulgaria and Croatia? A mixed methods systematic review. [PDF]
Bennett C +11 more
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Outcomes and Trends of Anal Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Queensland: A 26‐Year Review
Anal squamous cell carcinoma incidence and mortality increased substantially in Queensland over 26 years, while survival outcomes remained unchanged. Evolving HPV prevention and screening strategies offer opportunities to reduce future disease burden, but substantial implementation barriers exist.
Amanda G. Liesegang +3 more
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Prevalence of High-Risk Human Papillomavirus Infection and Associated Risk Factors Among Women Attending the Gynecology Unit in Bahir Dar, Northwest Ethiopia. [PDF]
Abate A, Azage M, Munshea A.
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Perineal vulvar squamous cell carcinoma was identified in 147 of 571 cases. Owing to the anatomical proximity of these tumors to the anus, treatment selection may present considerable clinical challenges. The majority of patients (53%) underwent surgical treatment alone, whereas 23% received surgery combined with adjuvant radiotherapy and 24% were ...
Karin Kjölhede +4 more
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