HPV & Head/Neck Cancer - B. Chera and J. P. Zevallos - 20160127

This lecture will discuss the standard of care treatment of HPV positive oropharynx cancer, including the de-intensified and intensified treatment options. It will further examine the changing epidemiology of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma as a result of the HPV infection. Learning Outcomes: • Discuss the standard of care options for treatment • Discuss de-intensified and intensified treatment of HPV positive Oropharynx cancer • Understand the changing epidemiology of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma as a result of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection • Understand risk factors associated with HPV-positive oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma • Understand the prognostic significance of HPV on oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma This lecture was presented as a part of the Medical and Surgical Oncology Lecture Series

Bhisham Chera MD

1/27/2016 4:30:00 PM