Prognostic significance of human papillomavirus status and treatment modality in hypopharyngeal cancer.

Nina BurbureElizabeth HandorfJohn A RidgeJessica R Bauman Jeffrey C LiuAnshu GiriThomas J Galloway

Published in: Head & neck (2021)

Survival is superior for T4 hypopharynx cancer managed with surgery, while treatment modality does not impact outcomes for other T-stages. HPV-positive tumors are associated with improved survival regardless of treatment.

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