Hypopharyngeal cancer screening

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Gertrude Djouka, M.D.[2], Faizan Sheraz, M.D. [3]

Overview

According to the National Cancer Institute and American Cancer Society, screening test for hypopharyngeal cancer is not recommended.

Screening

According to the National Cancer Institute and American Cancer Society, screening test for hypopharyngeal cancer is not recommended and it does not reduce the risk of mortality.[1][2]

References

  1. Can laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancers be found early? Accessed on October 8, 2015. http://www.cancer.org/cancer/laryngealandhypopharyngealcancer/detailedguide/laryngeal-and-hypopharyngeal-cancer-detection
  2. "Oral Cavity, Pharyngeal, and Laryngeal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)—Patient Version - National Cancer Institute".


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