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Oropharyngeal cancer (OPC), also known as oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) and tonsil cancer, is a disease in which abnormal cells with the potential to both grow locally and spread to other parts of the body are found in the oral cavity, in the tissue of the part of the throat … See more
The signs and symptoms of oropharyngeal cancer may include:
• A sore throat that persists for over 2 weeks
• Throat pain or difficulty swallowing
• Unexplained rapid weight loss See moreThe cancer can spread three ways:
• Cancer invades the surrounding normal tissues;
• Cancer invades the lymph system and travels through … See morePeople with HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer tend to have higher survival rates. The prognosis for people with oropharyngeal cancer depends on the age and health of the person and the stage of the disease. It is important for people with oropharyngeal … See more
The risk factors that can increase the risk of developing oropharyngeal cancer are:
Major
• Performing open-mouthed kissing or oral/mouth-genital sex on … See moreRegarding the primary prevention of HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer, HPV vaccines show more than 90% efficacy in preventing vaccine … See more
Traditionally, oropharyngeal cancer has been managed through combination of surgery and radiotherapy. Other treatments have been developed including a combination of surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and immunotherapy, but with limited … See more
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