Abstract

CURRENT TREATMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF OROPHARYNGEAL CANCER: A REVIEW

Sneha Jain, Shubham Ray, Swapnil Agrawal, Krishna Kumar Soni and Mahak Jain*

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Abstract

In both the developing and developed worlds, oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) is becoming more common. Treatment paradigms for OPSCC have shifted dramatically in recent years. This is due to a number of factors, including the identification and understanding of a new viral aetiology (the human papillomavirus [HPV]), changes in practise patterns due to breakthroughs in radiation, and finally an organ preservation strategy with greater chemotherapy use. The focus of the review is on the progression of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma, as well as treatment trends and outcomes in oropharyngeal cancer.

Keywords: Oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma, Treatment, Management and Review.