health ๐ฌ HPV's rising role in head and neck cancers needs focus
HPV-related head and neck cancers have seen a massive surge globally over the last 50 years, shifting the disease landscape in India. A review of over 4,600 patients showed 33% pooled HPV prevalence, varying from 47% in Eastern India to under 20% in the West. While traditionally linked to tobacco, HPV-positive cases are now seen in younger people with better prognoses. Prevention via wider HPV vaccination is crucial since screening for these cancers remains difficult in India.