Radiation therapy (RT) is a curative treatment for many malignancies and provides effective
palliation in patients with tumor‐related symptoms. However, the biophysical effects of RT …

The most common cancer caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in the United
States is oropharyngeal cancer (OPC), and its incidence has been rising since the turn of the …

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 …

PURPOSE Plasma circulating tumor human papillomavirus DNA (ctHPVDNA) is a sensitive
and specific biomarker of human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated oropharyngeal …

Importance Several de-escalation strategies for human papillomavirus (HPV)–associated
oropharyngeal carcinoma (OPC) have focused on deintensifying gross disease treatment …

Abstract Treatment of locoregionally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma
involves a multidisciplinary approach that combines surgery, radiotherapy, and systemic …

PURPOSE Standard curative-intent chemoradiotherapy for human papillomavirus (HPV)–
related oropharyngeal carcinoma results in significant toxicity. Since hypoxic tumors are …

Purpose: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is causally linked to oropharyngeal squamous cell
carcinoma (OPSCC). Consensus guidelines recommend clinical exams and imaging in …

Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is the sixth most common cancer
worldwide with an increasing trend of its incidence. Alcohol consumption, smoking, and viral …

Cancer remains a major cause of death globally. Given its relapsing and fatal features,
curing cancer seems to be something hardly possible for the majority of patients. In view of …