Tag: ENT
1. Compared to HPV negative oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma, HPV positive tumors are associated with increased overall survival after progression of disease.
Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good)
Study Rundown: Certain strains of human papillomavirus (HPV) are associated with oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinomas (OPCs), and HPV positive tumors have significantly reduced risk...
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1. Long-term sexual partners of patients with HPV-oropharyngeal cancer did not have increased prevalence of oral HPV infection or oropharyngeal cancer compared to the general population.
Evidence Rating Level: 3 (Fair)
Study Rundown: HPV, human papilloma virus, is one of the most well-known oncogenic human cancers and has been associated...