Head and neck cancer
Subtitle: a multidisciplinary approach
By: editors, Louis B Harrison, Roy B. Sessions, Waun Ki Hong.
Contributors: Harrison, Louis B.; Sessions, Roy B.; Hong, Waun Ki.
Edition: 3rd ed.
Publisher: Lipppincott Williams & Wilkins
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 960
ISBN-13: 9780781771368
Subjects: Head -- Cancer; Neck -- Cancer; Head and Neck Neoplasms -- therapy; Head and Neck Neoplasms -- diagnosis
Description: This book employs a two-part approach to treating patients with head and neck cancer: maximize the chance for a cure while maintaining a strong emphasis on quality of life. Although not seen as commonly as other aggressive forms, head and neck cancer is a devastating disease that has tremendous implications on the overall health of the patient, as well as their appearance and quality of life. The goal of the editors was to create the first truly multidisciplinary book in this field that addresses all aspects and treatment options. The book was designed to be a comprehensive textbook crossing all disciplines and representing a wide spectrum of specialists throughout the country, including surgical, radiation, and medical oncologists, as well as dentists, pathologists, radiologists and nurses.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.