Factors influencing patient and health care delays in Oropharyngeal Cancer

Factors influencing patient and health care delays in Oropharyngeal Cancer

Abstract Background The incidence of human papillomavirus (HPV)–associated oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) is increasing. Patients with HPV-associated and HPV-unassociated OPSCC differ in many aspects, which may also impact their diagnostic and management timelines. This study aims at...

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Main Authors: Markus Nieminen, Timo Atula, Leif Bäck, Antti Mäkitie, Lauri Jouhi, Katri Aro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-04-01
Series:Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Subjects:
Patient delay
Treatment delay
Primary health care
Diagnostic delay
Oropharyngeal cancer
Human papillomavirus
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40463-020-00413-w

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