11-13-2021, 12:49 PM
Hi there! Oropharyngeal cancer primarily affects the back of the throat, including the basis of the tongue and tonsils. It's a type of head and neck cancer, and it can be caused by different factors like smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and Hpv (human papillomavirus) infection. unlike more types of cancer, oropharyngeal cancer can often be linked to distinct risk factors.