stage 0

Definition of stage 0 HPV-negative oropharyngeal carcinoma in situ

stage 0 HPV-negative oropharyngeal carcinoma in situ

(... NEH-guh-tiv OR-oh-fuh-RIN-jee-ul KAR-sih-NOH-muh in SY-too)
Abnormal cells are found in the lining of the oropharynx (throat). These abnormal cells may become cancer and spread into nearby normal tissue.

Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms