Behavioral analysis of HPV+ oropharyngeal cancer: Do you know your patients?

ConclusionsHPV+ OPSCC was more prevalent in white males with a high number of lifetime sexual partners, as expected. Careful evaluation revealed other findings of significance that are not generally associated with this population. Half of our patients had significant historical tobacco and alcohol consumption. One quarter of patients had a history of another malignancy. These findings highlight the importance of taking a comprehensive history when determining appropriate treatment or designing future de-escalation trials in HPV+ OPSCC.
Source: American Journal of Otolaryngology - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research