A Hidden Epidemic of “Intermediate Risk” Oropharynx Cancer
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DOI: 10.1002/lio2.316
Abstract: Oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) incidence is rapidly increasing in the United States and around the world, driven in large part by infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV associated OPSCC (HPV+OPSCC) has been shown… read more here.
Keywords: risk oropharynx; intermediate risk; hidden epidemic; epidemic intermediate ... See more keywords
Longitudinal characterization of the tumoral microbiome during radiotherapy in HPV-associated oropharynx cancer
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ctro.2020.11.007
Abstract: Highlights • The microbiome of HPV+ oropharynx cancer exhibits reduced alpha diversity during radiotherapy.• The baseline tumor bacterial profiles of smokers vs. non-smokers are inherently different.• Eark High baseline alpha diversity may predict early response… read more here.
Keywords: longitudinal characterization; characterization tumoral; radiotherapy; microbiome ... See more keywords
Risk factors for oropharynx cancer in a cohort of HIV-infected veterans.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2017.03.004
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To evaluate HIV-related and other clinical risk factors associated with oropharynx cancer (OPSCC) in HIV-infected U.S. Veterans. METHODS Retrospective cohort study utilizing Veterans Affairs HIV Clinical Case Registry (CCR) data from 1985 to 2010.… read more here.
Keywords: risk; hiv; risk factors; cohort ... See more keywords