Head and Neck Cancer: Multimodality Management

Front Matter....Pages i-xix
Epidemiology and Aetiology of Head and Neck Cancers....Pages 1-40
Head and Neck Cancer Prevention....Pages 41-55
Cellular and Molecular Pathology of Head and Neck Tumors....Pages 57-79
Oncogenomics/Proteomics of Head and Neck Cancers....Pages 81-91
Genetics and Epigenetics of Head and Neck Cancer....Pages 93-106
Immunology of Head and Neck Cancer....Pages 107-119
HPV and EBV in Head and Neck Cancer....Pages 121-134
Head and Neck Cancer Staging and Prognosis: Perspectives of the UICC and the AJCC....Pages 135-155
Biomarkers in Head and Neck Cancer....Pages 157-167
Hypoxia in Head and Neck Cancers: Clinical Relevance and Treatment....Pages 169-178
Translational Research in Head and Neck Oncology....Pages 179-189
Preclinical Models of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma....Pages 191-200
Morphologic Investigations in Head and Neck Cancer....Pages 201-219
Ultrasound Investigations in Head and Neck Cancer Patients....Pages 221-233
Functional Imaging....Pages 235-240
Sentinel Node Biopsy for Head and Neck Cancer....Pages 241-254
Approaches to Supportive Care....Pages 255-265
Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer....Pages 267-279
Principles of Systemic Chemotherapy for Squamous Cell Head and Neck Cancer....Pages 281-291
Molecular Targeted Therapies in Head and Neck Cancer....Pages 293-305
Phase I Study Methodology in Head and Neck Oncology....Pages 307-315
Evidence-Based Head and Neck Oncology: Principles and Pitfalls....Pages 317-325
Programs of Organ and Function Preservation....Pages 327-332
Multidisciplinary Approach of Unresectable Head and Neck Cancer....Pages 333-337
Laser Endoscopic Treatment....Pages 339-349
Multidisciplinary Management of Skull Base and Superstructure Tumors....Pages 351-361
Multidisciplinary Management of Oral Cavity and Maxillary Sinus Cancers....Pages 363-380
Management of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma....Pages 381-400
Multidisciplinary Management of Oropharynx Carcinomas....Pages 401-430
Multidisciplinary Management of Hypopharyngeal Carcinoma....Pages 431-455
Cancers of the Larynx: Tis, T1, T2 Evaluation and Management....Pages 457-470
Diagnosis and Multidisciplinary Treatment of Laryngeal Cancers....Pages 471-481
Principles and New Approaches in Surgical Reconstruction....Pages 483-495
Multidisciplinary Treatment of the Neck....Pages 497-511
Postoperative Management of High-Risk Resectable Head and Neck Cancer....Pages 513-519
Management of Salivary Gland Cancer....Pages 521-532
Head and Neck Melanoma....Pages 533-546
Cervical Lymph Node Metastases of Squamous Cell Carcinoma from an Unknown Primary Site....Pages 547-553
Management of Thyroid and Parathyroid Cancers....Pages 555-568
Head and Neck Paragangliomas....Pages 569-579
Treatment of the Elderly Head and Neck Cancer Patient....Pages 581-588
Interstitial Radiation Therapy in Cancer of the Oropharynx and Oral Cavity....Pages 589-603
Proton Beam Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer....Pages 605-612
Normal Tissue Complications and Protection in Head and Neck Cancer Patients....Pages 613-628
Rehabilitation of Heavily Treated Head and Neck Cancer Patients....Pages 629-639
Salvage Therapy in Head and Neck Cancer Patients....Pages 641-649
Systemic Treatment of Recurrent/Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck....Pages 651-664
Best Supportive Care for Palliative Treatment....Pages 665-673
Quality of Life in Head and Neck Cancer Patients....Pages 675-685
Quality Assurance of Clinical Trials in the Management of Cancer in the Head and Neck....Pages 687-694
Back Matter....Pages 695-709