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Head and Neck Cancer Recurrence: Evidence-based, Multidisciplinary Management
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Edition:
- 1st Ed.
- Author:
- Hisham M. Mehanna, K. Kian Ang, Hisham M. Mehanna
- Publisher:
- Thieme Medical Publishers
- ISBN:
- 978-3-13-147391-2
- Doody Core Title Score:
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Description
Despite significant progress in the treatment of head and neck cancer using new techniques, including organ preservation strategies, recurrence still occurs in up to 50% of patients with locally advanced disease.
Head and Neck Cancer Recurrence is the first comprehensive, evidence-based reference on this complex condition, providing state-of-the-art strategies for treating and managing recurrence at each site within the head and neck. With this book at hand, specialists will have guidelines for detecting the presence of a tumor, evaluating the extent and likelihood of successful salvage, determining the most effective treatment modalities, and assessing the potential impact on outcome and function.
Special features:
Head and Neck Cancer Recurrence is the first comprehensive, evidence-based reference on this complex condition, providing state-of-the-art strategies for treating and managing recurrence at each site within the head and neck. With this book at hand, specialists will have guidelines for detecting the presence of a tumor, evaluating the extent and likelihood of successful salvage, determining the most effective treatment modalities, and assessing the potential impact on outcome and function.
Special features:
- Brings together all the current evidence and expertise on the epidemiology, risk factors, clinical and imaging evaluation, and management of recurrent head and neck cancer tumors
- Includes both curative and palliative approaches, and discusses surgical, radiotherapeutic, and chemotherapeutic strategic options
- Contains substantial contributions by specialists in speech and language therapy, palliative care, psychology, epidemiology, and clinical canc
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- Platform:
- OvidSP
- Publisher:
- Thieme Medical Publishers
- Product Type:
- Book
- Author:
- Hisham M. Mehanna, K. Kian Ang, Hisham M. Mehanna
- ISBN:
- 978-3-13-147391-2
- Specialty:
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- Internal Medicine
- Oncology
- Evidence-Based Medicine
- Language:
- English
- Edition:
- 1st Ed.
- Pages:
- 316
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Doody Core Title Score:
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