Sharing a diagnosis of HPV-related head and neck cancer: The emotions, the confusion, and what patients want to know

Background Oropharyngeal cancers are increasingly associated with human papillomavirus (HPV). Little is known about the experience of patients receiving this diagnosis. Methods Semistructured interviews were conducted with ten survivors of HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer. The interviews were transcribed, and recurring themes were identified. Results Physicians were a trusted source of information regarding HPV. Framing the diagnosis in terms of...