There is a stepwise improvement in oncologic outcomes as surgical margin categorically improves from involved to close to clear.
Younger Patients with Oral Tongue Squamous Cell Carcinoma Have Better Survival Rates
Despite the rising oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma incidences in young patients, they have improved survival rates compared to older patients.
ASCO Clinical Practice Guideline for Management of the Neck in SCC of the Oral Cavity and Orophyarynx
A look at evidence-based recommendations for the management of the neck in patients with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the oral cavity and oropharynx.
Stepwise Diagnosis Helps Identify Primary Tumors in Majority of Patients
A look at the cumulative effect of diagnostic steps for primary tumor identification in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma of unknown primary.
Should the Contralateral Tonsil Be Removed in Cases of HPV-Positive Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Tonsil?
The contralateral tonsil should routinely be removed in cases of suspected or known unilateral HPV+ TSCC.
How Does Depth of Invasion Influence the Decision to Do a Neck Dissection in Clinically N0 Oral Cavity Cancer?
Patients with cT1-2 N0 oral tongue squamous cell carcinomas with known > 3-mm DOI should be counseled on the possible survival benefit of END with primary tumor resection.
New Immunotherapy Improves Survival Rates in Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck
New immunotherapy improves overall survival and improves quality of life with fewer side effects in a treatment-resistant and rapidly progressing form of head and neck carcinoma, reports a large, randomized international trial.
Race Prognostic Factor for Overall Survival for Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Studies show African-Americans have significantly worse five-year overall survival compared with white, Hispanic, Asian patients
Computed Tomography Not Accurate Identifier for Extracapsular Spread in Cervical Lymph Node Metastases from Head-and-Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Evidence suggests CT accuracy for ECS detection poor in HPV-positive patients
Moderate Discrepancy Between Frozen Section and Permanent Section Analysis of Squamous Cell Carcinomas Margins
What is the discrepancy rate between FS and permanent section analysis of operative margins from high-risk cutaneous SSC of the head and neck?