A systematic literature review of the human papillomavirus prevalence in locally and regionally advanced and recurrent/metastatic head and neck cancers through the last decade: The “ALARM” study

ConclusionOver the last decade, at least one quarter of LA/RM HNC and half of OPC cases studied in IS and NIS were HPV+. This alarming burden is consistent with a potential implication of HPV in the pathogenesis of at least a subgroup of HNC, underscoring the relevance of HPV testing and prophylaxis to HNC prevention and management.

Source: Cancer Medicine - January 22, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Sofia Agelaki, Ioannis Boukovinas, Ilias Athanasiadis, Georgios Trimis, Ioannis Dimitriadis, Lazaros Poughias, Edith Morais, Ugne Sabale, Goran Bencina, Charalampos Athanasopoulos Tags: REVIEW Source Type: research