Association Between Hepatitis C Virus and Head and Neck Cancers

Conclusions: HCV is associated with nonoropharyngeal (except nasopharyngeal) and HPV-positive oropharyngeal HNCs. Further studies are required to explore the possible interaction between HCV and HPV, and the association between HCV and other HPV-related malignancies.

Source: JNCI - April 12, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Mahale, P., Sturgis, E. M., Tweardy, D. J., Ariza-Heredia, E. J., Torres, H. A. Tags: Article Source Type: research