New Insights into the Diagnosis, Management, and Pathophysiology of Oropharyngeal Cancer
A special issue of Diagnostics (ISSN 2075-4418). This special issue belongs to the section "Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026 | Viewed by 20
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) represents a rapidly evolving domain in head and neck oncology, with rising incidence linked to human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and complex post-treatment recurrence patterns. Accurate diagnosis, the early detection of recurrence, and optimized salvage strategies represent major clinical challenges that directly affect survival and quality of life.
This Special Issue of Diagnostics will showcase recent progress in diagnosis, treatment planning, and recurrence management in OPC. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, imaging advances in primary and recurrent OPC, molecular and HPV-related biomarkers for early detection, artificial intelligence-assisted radiomics and pathology, minimally invasive surgical techniques in transoral robotic surgery, radiotherapy optimization, and multidisciplinary approaches to salvage therapy.
We welcome original research articles, clinical studies, and comprehensive reviews focusing on translational diagnostics and personalized treatment pathways for recurrent or refractory OPC. By integrating imaging, molecular biology, and precision oncology, this Special Issue will advance diagnostic accuracy and therapeutic outcomes for patients with oropharyngeal cancer.
Dr. Yung-An Tsou
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- oropharyngeal cancer
- HPV
- radiotherapy optimization
- multidisciplinary approaches
- transoral robotics surgery
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