Coordinators: E. Rettig (USA), P. Klussmann (Germany)
The EUROGIN HPV and Head & Neck Cancer Forum highlights areas of active investigation in the field of HPV and head and neck cancers. This year's forum will offer an extended review of screening for early cancer detection that will occupy two sessions, molecular characterization and potential biomarkers for prognosis and monitoring of HPV related oropharyngeal cancer patients, new insights on emerging treatment strategies and the role of HPV in benign disease such as recurrent respiratory papillomatosis
A dedicated debate session will focus on the controversies regarding the impact of HPV infection on oro-pharyngeal cancer, including diagnosis, management and decision making.