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Background
Human papillomavirus (HPV)‐positive oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) is associated with better tumor‐response rates and survival outcomes. However, in some geographic regions, the impact of HPV infection on prognosis remains unclear. The aim of this study was to describe the patterns of recurrence and survival among patients treated for OPSCC in a geographic region with a...
Health crises have become a popular topic of discussion. In the wave of the ongoing pandemic, experts have suggested the role of vaping and other tobacco product use exemplifying the vulnerability of the population to contract the COVID‐19. We discuss some of the events that led up to these conclusions and also offer a unique insight into another form of tobacco use that is potentially propagating...
Background
Approximately one quarter of head and neck cancer (HNC) patients smoke cigarettes at the time of diagnosis. Despite HNC guideline recommendations to treat tobacco dependence, the effectiveness of treatment in this population is poorly described.
Methods
This retrospective cohort review evaluated 117 current smokers with p16‐negative mucosal head and neck squamous cell carcinoma prospectively...
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