Francesco Cancemi

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Francesco Cancemi is a surgical oncologist whose research focuses on advanced oropharyngeal cancer treatment, particularly the evolving role of surgery in managing this complex disease. His major contribution lies in challenging the long-standing paradigm that chemoradiotherapy is the sole standard of care for advanced oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC). Through his narrative review, Cancemi systematically evaluates emerging evidence that surgical approaches—followed by adjuvant therapy—can offer comparable or improved oncologic outcomes while potentially reducing long-term toxicity. His work synthesizes current knowledge on patient selection, surgical techniques, and multimodal treatment sequencing, providing clinicians with a critical framework for individualized decision-making. With 7 citations, this 2023 review has quickly become a reference point for surgeons and oncologists navigating the shift toward primary surgery in advanced OPSCC. Cancemi’s research bridges the gap between traditional nonsurgical management and modern transoral surgical innovations, highlighting the importance of multidisciplinary care. His scholarship underscores a pivotal moment in head and neck oncology, where surgical expertise is being re-integrated into the treatment algorithm for even the most challenging oropharyngeal cancers.