The face of head and neck cancer has changed dramatically over the past 30 years. There
has been a steady decline in the number of tobacco and alcohol related squamous cell …

Extracapsular spread (ECS) is one of the most important prognostic factors in head and neck
squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). However, despite its major clinical relevance, there are …

The NCCN Guidelines for Head and Neck Cancers address tumors arising in the oral cavity
(including mucosal lip), pharynx, larynx, and paranasal sinuses. Occult primary cancer …

Answer questions and earn CME/CNE The recently released eighth edition of the American
Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) Staging Manual, Head and Neck Section, introduces …

Background An objective definition of clinically relevant extracapsular nodal spread (ECS) in
head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is unavailable. Methods Pathologic review …

Objectives/Hypothesis To demonstrate the comparative effectiveness of transoral robotic
surgery (TORS) to intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) for early T‐stage oropharyngeal …

Background Due to unique biology and prognosis, precise identification of predictive
parameters is critical for p16+ oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC). Prior …

Background The incidence of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) has
increased substantially in recent decades, particularly p16-positive human papillomavirus …

Objective The rapid worldwide rise in incidence of human papillomavirus (HPV)-positive
oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) has generated studies confirming this …

Background Oropharyngeal cancers (OPC) secondary to human papillomavirus (HPV)
infections likely represent a completely different disease compared with conventional head …