Incidence trends of squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN) in the aging population ––A SEER‐based analysis from 2000 to 2016

ConclusionAmong the population ≥65 years old from 2000 to 2016, the incidence rate for HPV-related SCCHN sites has increased across all stratified groups, especially in White individuals, males, and age groups 65–74. The incidence rate for non-HPV-related sites has decreased across all stratified groups during this time.

Source: Cancer Medicine - July 20, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Melissa A. Taylor, Jeffery Switchenko, William Stokes, Mihir R. Patel, Mark McDonald, Conor Steuer, Ashley Aiken, Jonathan J. Beitler, Dong M. Shin, Nabil F. Saba Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH Source Type: research