The effect of insurance status on treatment modality in advanced oral cavity cancer.

Shanmugappiriya SivarajahDaniel Ghods-EsfahaniAlexandra QuimbyFawaz MakkiGiacomo MontagnaHadi Seikaly

Published in: Journal of otolaryngology - head & neck surgery = Le Journal d'oto-rhino-laryngologie et de chirurgie cervico-faciale (2023)

Insurance status is significantly associated with treatment modality among adults with advanced stage (T4a) oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma. These findings support the premise of expanding insurance coverage in the US.

Keyphrases

squamous cell carcinoma
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