Overall survival and prognostic factors of oral cavity and oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinomas in Saudi Arabia: a population-based cohort study (2000–2019) - Takeaways - MDSpire

Overall survival and prognostic factors of oral cavity and oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinomas in Saudi Arabia: a population-based cohort study (2000–2019)

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  • Waad R. Al-Amri

  • Abdullah S. Al-Swuailem

  • June 11, 2026

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    The study analyzed survival rates for oral cavity and oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinomas in Saudi Arabia from 2000 to 2019.

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    Five-year overall survival rates were 55% for oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma and 49% for oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma.

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    Survival rates for oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma significantly decreased with advancing stage, from 65% in localized to 38% in distant-stage disease.

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    Older age, male sex, and diagnosis during 2010-2019 were associated with higher mortality in oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma.

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    Regional stage and residence in the Western region were linked to increased mortality in oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma.

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Overall survival and prognostic factors of oral cavity and oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinomas in Saudi Arabia: a population-based cohort study (2000–2019)

  • by Waad R. Al-Amri, Abdullah S. Al-Swuailem

  • June 11, 2026

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