Understanding and treating HPV-associated oropharyngeal carcinoma: insights from a MedNewsWeek Keynote lecture by Dr Theodoros N. Teknos and literature review.

Oropharyngeal carcinoma, a type of head and neck cancer (HNC), is an emerging malignancy associated with low survival rates. It typically affects older males and correlates with smoking, drinking, and lower socioeconomic conditions. Traditional treatments such as surgery have often yielded limited outcomes.