Survival impact of treatment delays in surgically managed oropharyngeal cancer and the role of human papillomavirus status.

Alexander N GoelMariana FrangosGovind RaghavanSophia SangarStephanie LazaroMarilene B WangJennifer L LongMaie A St John

Published in: Head & neck (2019)

Treatment delays significantly impact survival in oropharyngeal cancer. The consequences of prolonged DTS may be stronger in HPV-negative than HPV-positive disease. These data serve as a foundation for future research and clinical management.

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