May 3, 2019, HemOnc Today 

Detection of persistent HPV DNA in oral rinses appeared associated with greater risk for disease recurrence and death among patients with HPV-positive oral and oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma, according to study results published in JAMA Oncology. The results suggest HPV DNA has potential as a biomarker for progression risk and treatment response among this patient population. 

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