Determinants of head and neck cancer survival by race

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Authors

Camille Ragin · State University of New York

Scott M. Langevin · University of Pittsburgh

Jennifer R. Grandis · University of Pittsburgh

Emanuela Taioli · State University of New York

Abstract

Differences in disease outcome may be attributed to a combination of tumor stage, socioeconomic status, and access to health care. The inclusion of biologic markers such as human papillomavirus (HPV) status is needed in future studies to further evaluate racial disparities in head and neck cancer outcomes.

Topics & Keywords

Head and Neck Cancer Studies Cervical Cancer and HPV Research Cleft Lip and Palate Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Reduced inequalities

Publication Details

Published in: Head & Neck

Volume 33, Issue 8, pp. 1092-1098

DOI: 10.1002/hed.21584

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