Outcomes after primary intensity-modulated radiation therapy for oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma at a New Zealand regional cancer centre: Impact of p16 status.

Introduction: The rising incidence of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) in New Zealand is due to an increase in the numbers of human papilloma virus (HPV)-associated OPSCC. We evaluated the impact of positive p16 immunohistochemistry, as a surrogate for HPV positivity, on OPSCC outcomes after primary intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) with or without concurrent chemotherapy.

Methods: Retrospective review was undertaken of electronic medical records of 90 patients with OPSCC who received primary IMRT with or without chemotherapy between 2008 and mid-2015 at the Regional Cancer Centre, Waikato Hospital, Hamilton, New Zealand.

Impact of geriatric assessment on the management of older adults with head and neck cancer: A pilot study.

Objective: Assess the utility of the G8 screening tool and CGA for older adults with head and neck cancer.

Methods: Patients 65years or older with a primary malignancy of the head and neck region were presented at the multidisciplinary team (MDT) meeting. The Geriatric 8 (G8) questionnaire was administered prior.