Does the Human Papillomavirus cause some cancers of the mouth and throat?
Recent evidence from Hopkins and other institutions indicates that HPV may contribute to the development of these cancers over 1/4th of the time. Any patient with a Squamous Cell cancer of the mouth and throat is eligible to participate in this study that examines the tumor for evidence of the virus, and collects information about other risk factors that may play a role. For further information contact the Office of the Principal Investigator, Maura Gillison, M.D, Phd, at 410-502-7412.
Recent evidence from Hopkins and other institutions indicates that HPV may contribute to the development of these cancers over 1/4th of the time. Any patient with a Squamous Cell cancer of the mouth and throat is eligible to participate in this study that examines the tumor for evidence of the virus, and collects information about other risk factors that may play a role. For further information contact the Office of the Principal Investigator, Maura Gillison, M.D, Ph.D., at 410-502-7412.
