Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6055059 | Oral Oncology | 2013 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is responsible for a rising proportion of oropharyngeal squamous cell cancers (OSCCs). HPV-positive OSCCs (HPV-OSCCs) are associated with oral HPV infection and sexual behavior. Patient questions regarding risk factors, prognosis and implications for past, present and future relationships often arise. This manuscript addresses frequently asked questions by patients with HPV-OSCC and their families. A framework for clinicians to address these conversations and the limitations of our present knowledge base is also presented.
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Authors
Carole Fakhry, Gypsyamber D'Souza,