Oral CancerJatin P. Shah, Newell W. Johnson, John G. Batsakis Although largely preventable, oral cancer continues to be the sixth most common cancer worldwide. A state-of-the-art compendium on all major advances in the field, Oral Cancer covers current assessment methods; clinical course; surgical treatment; complication management; etiology and risk factors; adjuvant treatment options such as radiotherapy and chemotherapy; and much more! You will find essential background on pathology and biology; advanced surgical techniques; and superb clinical illustrations that demonstrate the authors goal of preservation of patient form and function. Key features:
Addressing the broad spectrum of issues related to effective management of patients with oral cancer, this book is a key resource for head and neck surgeons, maxillofacial surgeons, otolaryngologists, plastic surgeons, oral surgeons, and dentists. (Distributed by Thieme for Martin Dunitz) |
From inside the book
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... therapy . The major determinants of survival are discussed in detail in subsequent chapters . They include the following : • • Patient factors at diagnosis : Age , sex , socioeco- nomic status , nutritional status and intercurrent ...
... or erythroleukoplakia . This lesion demands removal with correction of any underlying anaemia and antifungal therapy if organisms are detected . G : Another speckled erythroleukoplakia in a heavy beedi smoker. 22 Oral Cancer.
... therapy ( such as chewing gums , skin patches and nasal sprays ) are widely available . These are real concerns , which require establishment in well - designed studies . It is , therefore , of interest to note two comparatively recent ...
Contents
9 Cervical lymph nodes | 215 |
John F Carew Bhuvanesh Singh and Jatin P Shah 249 | 299 |
Pathology and Biology 12 Radiotherapy and chemotherapy | 339 |
The molecular biology of oral cancer | 387 |
Functional outcome and rehabilitation | 397 |
Clinical Management Snehal G Patel and Jatin P Shah | 409 |
Factors affecting choice of treatment Newell W Johnson | 459 |
John F Carew Bhuvanesh Singh and Jatin P Shah 207 Index | 483 |