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2014

Survival

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Determinants Of Head And Neck Cancer Survival In Nevada For 1995-2008, Xiao Q. Li May 2014

Determinants Of Head And Neck Cancer Survival In Nevada For 1995-2008, Xiao Q. Li

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Head and neck cancer (HNC), also known as oral cavity and pharyngeal cancer, comprises a group of cancers that arise in the head or neck region, such as the nasal cavity, sinuses, lips, mouth, salivary glands, and pharynx. Use of tobacco, alcohol, or a combination of the two, are major risk factors for head and neck cancer. Approximately 75% of oral cancers are attributable to smoking and/or alcohol consumption. More recently, the human papilloma virus (HPV) has also been associated with the development of head and neck cancer.

The objective of the present study is to investigate head and neck …