Results of irradiation in squamous cell carcinoma of the soft palate and uvula

Prognostic factors in patients with soft palate squamous cell carcinoma

“…This complex separates the nasopharynx from the oropharynx . Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the soft palate is relatively rare compared with carcinoma of the tonsillar region and base of the tongue, approximately 15% of head and neck SCCs (HNSCC) . Publications referring only to soft palate SCC are erratic.…”

“…Soft palate SCC often develops from precancerous lesions, and patients often present with symptoms of a vaguely sore throat or a mass in the neck . They are rare and aggressive tumors, with rapid onset and a major negative impact regardless of tumor size at diagnosis .…”

“…They are rare and aggressive tumors, with rapid onset and a major negative impact regardless of tumor size at diagnosis . Also, patients with soft palate SCC are often heavy smokers and drinkers and are often diagnosed with a synchronous or metachronous tumor localization . Still, their location makes them easily diagnosed.…”

“…2 Soft palate SCC often develops from precancerous lesions, and patients often present with symptoms of a vaguely sore throat or a mass in the neck. 3,4 They are rare and aggressive tumors, with rapid onset and a major negative impact regardless of tumor size at diagnosis. 2 Also, patients with soft palate SCC are often heavy smokers and drinkers and are often diagnosed with a synchronous or metachronous tumor localization.…”

“…2 Also, patients with soft palate SCC are often heavy smokers and drinkers and are often diagnosed with a synchronous or metachronous tumor localization. 4,5 Still, their location makes them easily diagnosed.…”