Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Cancer Series: Head and Neck Cancers: Expert Consult - Online and Print, 1e

✍ Scribed by Wayne Koch MD

• Publisher: Saunders
• Year: 2009
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 258
• Series: Early Diagnosis in Cancer
• Edition: Har/Psc
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Each volume in the Early Detection and Treatment of Cancer Series is packed with practical, authoritative information designed to cover the full range of diagnostic procedures, including pathologic, radiologic, bronchoscopic, and surgical aspects. You’ll be able to determine the safest, shortest, least invasive way to reach an accurate diagnosis; stage the disease; and choose the best initial treatment for early stages. Based on current evidence in the literature, authors provide clinical, hands-on tools to help you make informed decisions on precisely what tests and imaging studies are needed to diagnose and stage each type of cancer. Practical, authoritative, and highly-illustrated, this volume in the brand new Early Detection and Treatment of Cancer series covers current protocols and the latest advances in diagnostic imaging and molecular and serologic markers for head and neck cancers. Apply expert advice on the best “next-step” plan for different presentations and tips for less invasive protocols. Get clinical, hands-on tools to help you make informed decisions on precisely what tests and imaging studies are needed for accurate diagnosis and staging. Clear figures, tables, and boxes illustrate step-by-step care of the full range of problems encountered. Better manage your patients with procedural video clips and more on the included CD-ROM. The small size and convenient format make this an ideal purchase for diagnostic reference.

✦ Table of Contents

Content:
Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Cancer, Page ii
Copyright, Page iv
Series Preface, Pages vii-viii
Preface, Pages ix-x
Contributors, Pages xi-xii
Chapter 1 - Molecular Gene Alterations as Early-Detection Markers, Pages 1-18
Chapter 2 - Molecular Proteomics in Early Detection of Head and Neck Cancer, Pages 19-30
Chapter 3 - Screening for Head and Neck Cancer: Health Services Perspective, Pages 31-44
Chapter 4 - Strategies for Oral Cancer Detection, Pages 45-58
Chapter 5 - Early Radiographic Detection of Head and Neck Cancer: Positron Emission Tomography, Pages 59-79
Chapter 6 - Chemoprevention of Head and Neck Cancer, Pages 81-93
Chapter 7 - Early Treatment of the Larynx, Pages 95-114
Chapter 8 - Surgical Treatment of Early Oral Cavity and Oropharyngeal Cancers, Pages 115-127
Chapter 9 - Early Treatment with Radiation and Chemotherapy, Pages 129-165
Chapter 10 - Head and Neck Cancer Prevention, Pages 167-199
Chapter 11 - Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy for Oral Cancer, Pages 201-222
Chapter 12 - Solitary Thyroid Nodule, Pages 223-236
Chapter 13 - Conclusion: Impediments to Finding and Using an Effective Tool in Early Detection, Pages 237-244
Index, Pages 245-255