Association of human papillomavirus integration with better patient outcomes in oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma.

Lisa M PinattiHana N SinhaCollin V BrummelChristine M GoudsmitTimothy J GeddesGeorge D WilsonJan A AkervallJohn Chad BrennerHeather M WallineThomas E Carey

Published in: Head & neck (2020)

Contrary to previous reports, HPV integration was associated with improved patient survival. Therefore, HPV integration may act as a molecular marker of good prognosis.

Keyphrases

squamous cell carcinoma
high grade
emergency department
lymph node metastasis
radiation therapy
locally advanced
free survival
rectal cancer