title: Squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx and hypopharynx.
abstract: Oropharyngeal and hypopharyngeal squamous cell carcinomas require an interdisciplinary approach to manage patients appropriately. Tumor stage and histology, functional outcome, and patient comorbidities are important factors to consider. Various surgical approaches as well as chemotherapy and radiation therapy alone or in combination remain the mainstay of therapy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, 243 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA.
authors.forename: Derrick T
authors.initials: DT
authors.lastname: Lin
authors.forename: Seth M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Cohen
authors.forename: George L
authors.initials: GL
authors.lastname: Coppit
authors.forename: Brian B
authors.initials: BB
authors.lastname: Burkey
mesh_terms: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D017024:Chemotherapy, Adjuvant; D006801:Humans; D007012:Hypopharyngeal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D009959:Oropharyngeal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D010611:Pharyngectomy; D018714:Radiotherapy, Adjuvant
chemical_list: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents