Head and Neck Cancer

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Tumors of the Oropharynx



Cancer of the oropharynx is expected to occur in approximately 4000 individuals per year. It is seen in men five to eight times more often than in women, and typically develops during the 50th to 70th year. Risk factors for the development of the disease include smoking and alcohol use.




Base of tongue tumors are less frequent than other cancers of the tongue, and pathologically are made up predominantly of squamous cell cancers. These cancers have a high ...Read the full article