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Cancer Trends: HPV-associated cancers

, 2017
Chronic infection with oncogenic (tumour-causing) strains of human papillomavirus (HPV) is now well-established as an important risk factor for anogenital (cervical, vaginal, vulvar, penile and anal/rectal) and head and neck (specifically oropharyngeal ...
National Cancer Registry Ireland (NCRI)
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Twelve‐Month Outcomes of a Preventive Dysphagia Intervention in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer—A Randomized Study

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Radiation‐associated dysphagia is common after radiotherapy for head and neck cancer and may occur early or years later. The effect of preventive exercises might be undermined by poor adherence. Aim To evaluate the effect of a simple preventive exercise protocol on swallowing function up to 12 months after radiotherapy.
Kerstin Petersson, Signe Rödseth Smith, Charlotte Johansson‐Malmeling, Caterina Finizia, Lisa Tuomi   +4 more
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Current Evidence on Best Practice Dental Survivorship Care for People With Head and Neck Cancer: An Overview of Systematic Reviews and Emerging Evidence

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Head and neck cancer (HNC) survival is improving, increasing the need to address long‐term survivorship issues. Dental survivorship—care before, during, and after treatment—remains inconsistent across services. We conducted a review of systematic reviews and emerging evidence to inform contemporary dental survivorship care for HNC
David G. Tighe, Rebecca Venchiarutti, Isidoro Ruisi, Purnima Sundaresan   +3 more
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HPV and oropharyngeal cancer [PDF]

Human papillomavirus (HPV) can cause serious health problems, including genital warts and certain cancers. However, in most cases HPV goes away on its own before causing any health problems.CS244731What is genital HPV? -- What is oral HPV?

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Oral Cancer Awareness and its Determinants among a Selected Malaysian Population [PDF]

, 2013
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 ...
Ghani, W.M.N., Zain, R. B., Doss, J. G., Kamaruzaman, D., Doss, J.G., Jamaluddin, M., Ghani, W. M. N., Zain, R.B.   +7 more
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Head and Neck Lymph Node Metastases From Cancer of Unknown Primary: Outcomes From p16‐Guided Mucosal Radiotherapy

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background The AJCC 8th edition distinguishes p16‐positive oropharyngeal head and neck carcinoma of unknown primary (HNCUP) due to its superior prognosis. However, standardized radiation volume guidelines are lacking. This study evaluates the safety of p16‐guided mucosal volume reduction.
Philippe Harris, Dhiya‐Eddine Mabrouki, Felix‐Phuc Nguyen‐Tan, Edith Filion, Olivier Ballivy, Brian O'Sullivan, Apostolos Christopoulos, Tareck Ayad, Louis Guertin, Eric Bissada, Paul Tabet, Denis Soulières, Antoine Desilets, Alexandre Pellan Cheng, Robert Doucet, Laurent Létourneau‐Guillon, Houda Bahig   +16 more
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Transoral Robotic Surgery for Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Glossotonsillar Sulcus Involvement Conveys an Unfavorable Oncological Outcome

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) is widely used in management of early‐stage primary oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC). Tumors involving the glossotonsillar sulcus (GTS) are hypothesized to confer worse oncological outcomes compared to those situated in the rest of the oropharynx, with a paucity of evidence to support ...
Johan S. Nilsson, John C. Hardman, James Tsimiklis, Bora Jeong, Maryam Khan, Jonathan Daniel, Giri Krishnan, Andrew Foreman, Suren Krishnan, John‐Charles Hodge   +9 more
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Postoperative Hemoglobin and Transfusion Rates Do Not Influence Revision of Head and Neck Free Flap in a Cohort of 259 Patients

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Recent literature advocates restrictive transfusion thresholds (Hb < 7 g/dL). The aim of this study was to evaluate if postoperative hemoglobin levels and transfusions influence Free Flap Revision (FFR). Methods This single center retrospective study included all patients who underwent head and neck surgery with free flap ...
Olivier Gilbert, Agnès Dupret‐Bories, Olivier Staes, Guillaume Ducos, Luc Nguyen Van Phi, Claire Cabos, Muriel Picard, Charline Berthier, Mathilde Morisseau, Emilien Chabrillac   +9 more
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Trismus and Health‐Related Quality of Life in HNC Patients up to 10 Years Post‐Radiotherapy Completion

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background This prospective study investigates trismus prevalence, quality of life (QOL), and trismus‐related symptoms in HNC patients up to 10 years post‐radiotherapy (RT). Methods A total of 211 patients with HNC receiving RT were followed pretreatment, 12, 60, and 120 months post‐RT.
Therese Karlsson, Lisa Tuomi, Caterina Finizia   +2 more
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Pattern of Failure in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma After Radiotherapy in a Low‐Incidence Population: A DAHANCA Study

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is uncommon in many populations. Most existing clinical evidence comes from endemic areas, where Epstein–Barr virus (EBV)‐associated subtypes predominate. We analyzed patterns of failure in a population‐based cohort from Denmark, a low‐incidence setting.
Anne Marie Lindegaard, Katrin Haakansson, Maria Andersen, Mogens Bernsdorf, Jesper G. Eriksen, Mohammad Farhadi, Lisa L. Hjalgrim, Kenneth Jensen, Giedrius Lelkaitis, Christian Maare, Jens Overgaard, Christina Caroline Plaschke, Erik Schiess, Ruta Zukuskaite, Jeppe Friborg   +14 more
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