This is a case-control study designed to evaluate the role of anatomic site, gender and race in human papillomavirus-associated head and neck squamous cell cancers (HNSCC). We will explore the role of HPV, tobacco, alcohol and drug use, in HNSCC by tumor site with particular emphasis on the sinonasal cavity as well as differences in risk factors for HPV-positive HNSCC by gender and race.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
49
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
HPV Status
High risk HPV present or absent in tumor
Time frame: Collected at time of surgery or previously conducted biopsy
Gender Differences
Gender differences in HPV-HNSCC risk factors (tobacco, alcohol, drug use and sexual behavior).
Time frame: completion of the study, approximately 2 years
Race/Ethnicity Differences
Race/ethnicity differences in HPV-HNSCC risk factors (tobacco, alcohol, drug use and sexual behavior).
Time frame: completion of the study, approximately 2 years
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