HPV-associated head and neck cancers in the Asia Pacific: A critical literature review & meta-analysis

Conclusion In view of the significant association of HPV with HNSCC, studies with accurate subsite classification and more sensitive detection methods are necessary. Accurate data from this geographical region are essential to inform public health policies and treatment decisions, especially as studies from Europe and North America reveal HPV-driven cancers to be less aggressive, permitting treatment de-intensification.
Source: Cancer Epidemiology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research