New England Journal of Medicine· 2020Q1
Head and Neck Cancer
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Short summary
The majority of head and neck cancers (73% in the US) are now linked to HPV, shifting from traditional causes like tobacco and alcohol.
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Key points
- 73% of US head and neck cancers are now HPV-related.
- HPV infection is the primary cause, surpassing tobacco and alcohol.
- Most cases are squamous-cell carcinomas.
- Combined treatments are achieving long-term survival for most patients.
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Abstract
Most head and neck cancers (73% in the United States) are now related to human papillomavirus infection rather than tobacco and alcohol. Primary cancers are largely squamous-cell cancers, but combined treatment is resulting in long-term survival for most patients.
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Field: Otorhinolaryngology
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