Temporal Changes in Head and Neck Cancer Incidence in Thailand Suggest Changing Oropharyngeal Epidemiology in the Region

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Authors

Ilona Argirion · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Katie R. Zarins · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Kali Defever · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Krittika Suwanrungruang · Khon Kaen University

Joanne T. Chang · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Donsuk Pongnikorn · Lampang Cancer Hospital

Imjai Chitapanarux

Abstract

Although overall trends in HNSCC are decreasing across both Thailand and the United States, there is reason to believe that the etiologic shift to oropharyngeal cancers in the United States may be occurring in Thailand.

Topics & Keywords

Head and Neck Cancer Studies Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Partnerships for the goals

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Global Oncology

Volume 5, Issue 5, pp. 1-11

DOI: 10.1200/jgo.18.00219

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