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Prognostic significance of human papillomavirus 16 viral load level in patients with oropharyngeal cancer.
Cancer science - 1 Oct 2021
Hashida Yumiko, Higuchi Tomonori, Matsumoto Shuichi, Iguchi Mitsuko, Murakami Ichiro, Hyodo Masamitsu, Daibata Masanori
Abstract excerpt
Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in patients with oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) is a major determinant for better prognosis. However, there remain HPV-positive patients who have poor outcomes. The stratification strategy for detecting high-risk patients among those with HPV-positive OPSCC has not been well delineated, especially for Asian patients. We undertook a retrospective cohort study on...
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