Awareness of HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancers among GPs in The Netherlands:a cross-sectional study

BACKGROUND: The incidence of human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) is increasing in high income countries. HPV-associated OPC generally presents as an invasive disease, often with lymph node involvement, in relatively young patients with minimal or no history of smoking and alcohol consumption. Knowledge on HPV-associated OPC among primary care professionals is essential for disease recognition and early start of treatment. AIM: To examine the knowledge on HPV-associated OPC among GPs in the Netherlands. DESIGN & SETTING: A cross-sectional postal survey among GPs... Mehr ...