Low prevalence of p16-positive HPV-related head-neck cancers in Thailand: tertiary referral center experience

Low prevalence of p16-positive HPV-related head-neck cancers in Thailand: tertiary referral center experience

Abstract Background There has been a sharp rise in the incidence of human papillomavirus (HPV) associated oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) in many countries. Patients with HPV-positive OPSCC have a more favorable prognosis compared with HPV-negative OPSCC, leading to investigation and a...

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Main Authors: Titaporn Nopmaneepaisarn, Napadon Tangjaturonrasme, Worawat Rawangban, Chanida Vinayanuwattikun, Somboon Keelawat, Andrey Bychkov
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Subjects:
Human papillomavirus (HPV)
p16
Head and neck cancer
Squamous cell carcinoma
Oropharyngeal cancer
Laryngeal cancer
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12885-019-6266-0

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