Impact of clinical complete response on treatment outcomes in patients with locally advanced HPV-negative oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma.

Objective: To evaluate treatment outcomes after definitive chemoradiotherapy (CRT) for human papilloma virus (HPV)-negative oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC).

Materials And Methods: We analyzed data concerning HPV-negative OPSCC patients treated with curative intent. All patients received concomitant high-dose cisplatin-based chemotherapy.