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  Oropharyngeal cancer is a condition where cancerous cells develop in the tissues of the oropharynx, which constitutes the middle part of the pharynx. This area encompasses the tonsils, the back of the tongue, and the posterior throat walls. The pharynx serves as a passage for both air and food. Oropharyngeal cancers are commonly associated with HPV, and a positive HPV-16 polymerase chain reaction test of a biopsy or fine-needle aspiration is suggestive of oropharyngeal origin. Most oropharyngeal cancers are squamous cell carcinomas, thin, flat cells that line the interior of the oropharynx. Oropharyngeal cancer is relatively rare and typically afflicts individuals aged 50 to 80. The primary risk factors are smoking and excessive alcohol consumption. However, there has been a rise in cases among younger people infected with human papillomavirus (HPV). The signs and symptoms of oropharyngeal cancer can vary depending on the specific location, type, stage of cancer, and the indivi...