We Have a “Ring Around the Collar” Problem

Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is the sixth most common malignancy in the world and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Oral cavity SCC (OCSCC) represents about a third of the 50,000 cases of HNSCC in the United States and almost half of the 600,000 worldwide cases.1,2 Despite numerous therapeutic advances, the long-term survival for patients with HPV-negative SCC remains modest. Because OCSCC is often preceded by premalignant lesions it is an ideal disease for screening and early detection.

Source: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics - November 5, 2019 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Mark W. Lingen Source Type: research