A review of combined treatment strategies for HPV(+), p16(+) oropharyngeal cancer – is de-escalated radiotherapy a convincing and promising paradigm?

Biological and clinical interest on HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) is rapidly increasing. The genetic and biological characteristics of HPV and p16 expression are presented. The significantly better prognosis (overall survival, locoregional control) of HPV p16(+) OPC patients has been wel...

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Published in:Nowotwory
Main Authors: Bogusław Maciejewski, Krzysztof Składowski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Via Medica 2020-12-01
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Online Access:https://journals.viamedica.pl/nowotwory_journal_of_oncology/article/view/69368