Radiation Therapy of Head and Neck Cancer by Luther W. Brady (English) Paperback

Description: Radiation Therapy of Head and Neck Cancer by Luther W. Brady, George E. Laramore, Hans-Peter Heilmann The contemporary management of patients with cancers of the head and neck is under careful scrutiny and major changes are being introduced in order to improve the potenti al not only for long-term control but also for less in the way of disfiguring and distres sing complications associated with the treatment programs. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The contemporary management of patients with cancers of the head and neck is under careful scrutiny and major changes are being introduced in order to improve the potenti al not only for long-term control but also for less in the way of disfiguring and distres sing complications associated with the treatment programs. In 1988, the American Cancer Society estimates that there will be 42400 new cases of malignant tumors of the head and neck diagnosed with 12 850 deaths. In general, the prognosis for patients with malignant tumors of the head and neck re gion depends upon the site of origin, the local and regional extent of the tumor, the Kar nofsky status of the patient as well as the patients general medical condition. The poten tial for cure for early stage tumors is extremely high particularly for those lesions involving the vocal cord, oral cavity, and the anterior two-thirds of the tongue. Major advances have been made in the management of head and neck cancer by the innovative utilization of surgery with radiation therapy. Small tumors can be cured by ei ther surgery or radiation therapy with equally good results. However, far advanced tu mors are more complicated and more difficult to cure requiring combined, integrated, multimodal programs of management. Therefore, the previously general poor prognosis for advanced tumors is becoming better with more aggressive treatment regimens. Notes Springer Book Archives Table of Contents 1 Head and Neck Cancer: A General Overview.- 2 Imaging Studies in Head and Neck Cancer.- 3 Overview of Treatment Options.- 4 Treatment of Nodes in the Clinically N0 Neck.- 5 Treatment of Nodes in the Clinically N+ Neck.- 6 Oral Cavity.- 7 Oropharynx.- 8 Nasopharynx.- 9 Hypopharynx.- 10 Larynx.- 11 Nasal Vestibule, Nasal Cavity, and Paranasal Sinuses.- 12 Chemodectomas.- 13 Tumors of the Major and Minor Salivary Glands.- 14 Thyroid Cancer and its Management With Radiation Therapy.- 15 Cervical Nodal Metastasis from an Unknown Primary Carcinoma.- 16 Overview of Clinical Trials and Basis for Future Therapies. Promotional Springer Book Archives Long Description The contemporary management of patients with cancers of the head and neck is under careful scrutiny and major changes are being introduced in order to improve the potenti Details ISBN3642835031 Short Title RADIATION THERAPY OF HEAD & NE Language English ISBN-10 3642835031 ISBN-13 9783642835032 Media Book Format Paperback Pages 237 Year 2012 Publication Date 2012-03-01 Imprint Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K Place of Publication Berlin Country of Publication Germany Edited by George E. Laramore Birth 1943 Illustrations 63 Illustrations, black and white; XII, 237 p. 63 illus. DOI 10.1007/978-3-642-83501-8 Author Hans-Peter Heilmann Publisher Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Edition Description Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1989 Alternative 9783540193609 DEWEY 616.0757 Audience Professional & Vocational Series Radiation Oncology We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:96327251;

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