Oropharyngeal Cancer Specialists in Maharashtra
Oropharyngeal cancer affects the middle part of the throat (oropharynx) including the back of the tongue, soft palate, tonsils, and posterior pharyngeal wall. H…
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Causes of Oropharyngeal Cancer
Human papillomavirus (HPV-16) is the leading cause of the increasing incidence. Tobacco use, heavy alcohol consumption, and being male are other risk factors.