The Prognostic Value of Human Papilloma Virus in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma

The Prognostic Value of Human Papilloma Virus in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma

It is well established that HPV infection has a casual and is a prognostic factor in several cancer types, including oropharynx. We wish to examine if HPV infection has a prognostic significance in nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

Inclusion Criteria:

• nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients treated in our institute between 2008-2018

Exclusion Criteria:

• missing clinical data
• 2nd Head and neck primary cancer
• very locally advanced or distant metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma
• Prior radiation therapy to the head and neck region