Head and Neck Cancer
Laura Q.M. Chow
Abstract
Most head and neck cancers (73% in the United States) are now related to human papillomavirus infection rather than tobacco and alcohol. Primary cancers are largely squamous-cell cancers, but combined treatment is resulting in long-term survival for most patients.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineHead and neckHuman papillomavirusHead and neck cancerSquamous cell cancerCancerOncologyInternal medicineSurgeryHead and Neck Cancer StudiesCancer Diagnosis and TreatmentHead and Neck Surgical Oncology