Human papillomavirus-associated oropharyngeal cancer: review of current evidence and management.
Oropharyngeal cancer (opc) has become the leading site for human papillomavirus (hpv)-associated cancers in humans. It is an epidemic that remains relatively unfamiliar to most physicians, potentially delaying diagnosis and treatment.
E. You, M. Henry, A. Zeitouni
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Change in Age at Diagnosis of Oropharyngeal Cancer in the United States, 1975–2016
Simple Summary While previous studies have suggested that HPV-associated head and neck cancer (HNC) is mostly in the younger population, we found that in the last 40 years, the mean age at diagnosis of oropharyngeal cancer has been 60.3 years.
Brittany Cline +6 more
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ABSTRACT Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may contribute to fatigue in head and neck cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy, particularly as both have the potential to impact the mechanics and dynamics of the airway.
Augustin G. L. Vannier +7 more
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Chromatin dysregulation and DNA methylation at transcription start sites associated with transcriptional repression in cancers. [PDF]
Although promoter-associated CpG islands have been established as targets of DNA methylation changes in cancer, previous studies suggest that epigenetic dysregulation outside the promoter region may be more closely associated with transcriptional changes.
Ando, Mizuo +24 more
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Geographic and Institutional Patterns of Transoral Robotic Surgery in Head and Neck Cancer
ABSTRACT Introduction Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) is increasingly used for oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC), yet national patterns of TORS availability for Medicare beneficiaries are not well defined. We characterized hospital type, geographic distribution, and market concentration of TORS.
Daniel Gilmore +9 more
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Impact of diabetes on the prognosis of patients with oral and oropharyngeal cancer: A meta‐analysis
Aims/Introduction Diabetes has been related to an increased risk of oral cancer. Nevertheless, the impact of diabetes on the outcome of individuals with oral and oropharyngeal cancer is not clear.
Wei Xu, Zhi Chen, Laijian Zhang
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Induction chemotherapy in locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck: role, controversy, and future directions. [PDF]
BackgroundThe value of induction chemotherapy (ICT) remains under investigation despite decades of research. New advancements in the field, specifically regarding the induction regimen of choice, have reignited interest in this approach for patients with
Cohen, EEW +6 more
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Lymphopenia during radiotherapy in patients with oropharyngeal cancer.
PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE Radiation-induced lymphopenia has been associated with poor survival outcomes in certain solid tumors such as esophageal, lung, cervical and pancreatic cancers.
S. Ng +16 more
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ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate oncological outcomes and their predictors following salvage oropharyngectomy. Methods This single‐center retrospective study included patients who underwent a salvage oropharyngectomy in an irradiated neck for recurrent or metachronous oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) between 2014 and 2023.
Jade Saykaly +8 more
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Oral Cancer Awareness and its Determinants among a Selected Malaysian Population [PDF]
Objective: To assess oral cancer awareness, its associated factors and related sources of information among a selected group of Malaysians. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted on all Malaysian ethnic groups aged >= 15 years old at eight ...
Doss, J. G. +4 more
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