As smoking becomes less prevalent, a fall in the incidence of head and neck cancer could be anticipated; however, increasing evidence of other aetiological factors contributing to the diagnosis of head and neck
2.8 Head and neck cancer Head and neck cancer (HNC) is a rare and heterogeneous disease with disparities in incidence and survival rates between Europe and the United States.73,74 Based on the EUROCARE-5 population-based study, the incidence rate of oral cavity carcinoma (OCC), oropharyngea...
In the UK, around 10,000 new cases of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinomas (HNSCCs) are diagnosed each year, whilst in the US they account for3-4% of all malignanciesdiagnosed. They are at leasttwice as common in males, with a rising incidence; of note: ...
Head and neck cancers encompass a heterogeneous group of tumours that, in general, are biologically aggressive in nature. These cancers remain difficult to treat and treatment can cause severe, long-term side effects. For patients who are not cured by su
Head and Neck Cancer (HNC) is predominantly a disease of older adults despite a rise in its incidence in younger patients related to human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. HNC is also amongst the cancers with the highest proportion of patients presenting with frailty and significant multimorbidity. ...
Head and Neck cancer (HNC) is a significant cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide, ranking as the 6th most common cause of cancer incidence and mortality in the world. In the UK alone, it accounted for over 12000 new cases and 4000 deaths in 2019-20 whereas in developing countries th...
In the US, an estimated 60,000 new cases of head and neck cancers are diagnosed every year. These cancers arise from the mucosa of the upper aerodigestive tract, with the majority being squamous cell carcinoma. Subsites include oral cavity, oropharynx, h
The face of head and neck cancer has changed dramatically over the past 30 years. There has been a steady decline in the number of tobacco and alcohol related squamous cell carcinomas over the past 30 years, but and increasing incidence of human papillomavirus (HPV) related cancers. Some esti...
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Head and neck cancers represent roughly 3–5% of the total new cancer cases. In the United States 40,000 new cases are observed each year. The male-to-female ratio is 3:1. While head-and-neck tumors were primarily tumors of older males, a significant increase of the incidence has been...