Non-oropharyngeal HNSCC and HPV

I was wondering what your take is concerning HPV in non-oropharyngeal HNSCC. Data seem to point out towards better prognosis, but I have not found any deescalation trials looking at non-oropharyngeal HNSCC. I saw a new patient with an oral cavity HNSCC post surgery who has never smoked. HPV status had not been determined so far and the pathologist suggested to determine it. I am wondering if this result would influence my management. The indication for RT is clear in this patient due to... Read more
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