title: Cancer of the oropharynx.
abstract: Cancer of the oropharynx is an extremely lethal cancer associated with poor prognosis in its advanced stage. Therapeutic options are presented and discussed along with the factors that may influence the prognosis.
mesh_terms: D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000401:mortality / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006801:Humans; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D009959:Oropharyngeal Neoplasms / Q000401:mortality / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D010610:Pharyngeal Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy*