Critical issues in head and neck oncology : key concepts from the fifth THNO Meeting / Jan B. Vermorken, Volker Budach, C. René Leemans, Jean-Pascal Machiels, Piero Nicolai, Brian O'Sullivan, editors.
Vermorken, Jan B., editor.; Budach, Volker, editor.; Leemans, C. René, editor.; Machiels, Jean-Pascal, editor.; Nicolai, P. (Piero), 1954- editor.; O'Sullivan, Brian, 1952- editor.
2017
RC280.H4
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Critical issues in head and neck oncology : key concepts from the fifth THNO Meeting / Jan B. Vermorken, Volker Budach, C. René Leemans, Jean-Pascal Machiels, Piero Nicolai, Brian O'Sullivan, editors.
ISBN
9783319429090 (electronic book)
3319429094 (electronic book)
9783319429076
3319429078
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-42909-0
Published
Cham, Switzerland : Springer, 2017.
Language
English
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1 online resource.
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10.1007/978-3-319-42909-0 doi
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RC280.H4
Dewey Decimal Classification
616.99/491
Summary
This book offers a selection of the critical current issues and challenges in head and neck cancer. It covers most key concepts of the subject, from diagnostic challenges to multidisciplinary decision-making aspects in head and neck oncology. Starting with the Make Sense Campaign and examining its impact on clinical practice, readers also gain insight into current and novel therapeutic approaches, including radiotherapy, cytotoxic chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy, as well as the importance of adequate supportive care. Surgical interventions such as endoscopic surgery, salvage surgery, dentistry and implants are also discussed. Moreover, the changing respective roles of the involved caregivers are highlighted and extensively discussed. The chapters are based on the latest data presented at the 5th Trends in Head and Neck Oncology Conference and reflect the most up-to-date information in the field. Taking into account the ample current treatment options for patients with head and neck cancer and discussing side effects, survivorship issues and treatment in the elderly, this book provides and up-to-date coverage of all the critical topics in the field. Highlighting the increasing importance of decision-making in recurrent and metastatic head and neck cancer as well as quality of life and end of life issues, this reference book also emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach that plays such an important role in the outcome for this disease. Edited by a team of world leaders in Head and Neck Cancer this volume serves as an easy reference to the head and neck oncology practitioner and provides an up-to-date overview for specialists the field.
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Vermorken, Jan B., editor.
Budach, Volker, editor.
Leemans, C. René, editor.
Machiels, Jean-Pascal, editor.
Nicolai, P. (Piero), 1954- editor.
O'Sullivan, Brian, 1952- editor.
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Section I : The Make Sense Campaign
The Make Sense Campaign
Section II: Head and Neck Cancer: a changing disease
New epidemiologic aspects
Biology of head and neck cancer
Section III: Diagnostic challenges
The changing role of the pathologist
Molecular imaging in head and neck cancer
Multidisciplinary Decision Making & Head and Neck Tumor Boards
Clinical decision making: how and when. Section V: Locoregionally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer
Pros and cons of endoscopic surgery
Oncologic dentistry and implants
Primary radiotherapy & concurrent chemoradiotherapy
Treatment of viral-associated head and neck cancer
Patient and treatment factors in concurrent chemoradiotherapy
Section VI: Recurrent/Metastatic Head and Neck cancer: How and When to Treat
The surgical approach
When and how to irradiate
Cytotoxic chemotherapy and targeted therapy
Immunotherapeutic approaches
Treatment in the elderly
Supportive care
Section VII
Quality of life issues
Palliative care in the palliative disease setting
Community palliative care and dying at home.

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