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Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Research results from Mayo Clinic update understanding of squamous cell carcinoma
June 29th, 2009
According to recent research published in the journal Annals of Otology Rhinology and Laryngology, "We sought to determine whether the primary tumor burden in oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma is lower in tumors positive for human papillomavirus (HPV) or in tumors with a smoking- or alcohol-related cause. We retrospectively reviewed medical records of patients at our institution who had squamous cell carcinoma of the palatine tonsils, base of ton-Lie, soft palate, or pharynx from 1995 through 2006." "The patients underwent primary surgical therapy. The main outcome measures were the HPV status of tumors and nodes and the survival rates (categorized by HPV...
Source: Biotech Business Week (2009-06-29)
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