Early Detection and Treatment of Head & Neck Cancers: Theoretical Background and Newly Emerging Research

Head and neck cancer (HNC) is a heterogeneous group of cancers that represent one of the most common cancer types. Over two-thirds of patients are diagnosed at a late stage, leading to a poor prognosis. This second volume of Early Detection and Treatment of Head & Neck Cancers provides an up-to-date overview of the theoretical background and emerging research that is impacting our understanding of this disease. It covers the epidemiology, etiology, symptoms, diagnosis, and staging of HNC, as well as the essentials of potentially malignant disorders of the oral cavity and the newly emerging research in the field. The overall goal is to shift towards precision medicine, which will bring individualized clinical benefit to patients with HNC. Additionally, the book discusses the topic of chronic pain associated with HNC, including the mechanisms of pain and management strategies, and the emerging oral mucoadhesive drug delivery approach.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 08 May 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Head and neck cancer (HNC) is a diverse group of cancers that, when combined, account for one of the most prevalent cancer types. Due to the significance of the structures involved, patients with HNC experience significant morbidity and mortality. Over two-thirds of these patients are diagnosed at a late stage, resulting in a poor prognosis. Therefore, advancements in early detection and treatment of HNC are crucial. This second volume provides an up-to-date overview of the theoretical background in the field of head and neck cancer (HNC) as well as the emerging research that is impacting our understanding of this disease.

The book begins with a comprehensive review of the epidemiology, etiology, symptoms, diagnosis, and staging of HNC. Next, it covers the essentials of potentially malignant disorders of the oral cavity, an important variety of HNC. Subsequently, it covers the newly emerging research in the field of HNC.

The overall goal is to shift towards precision medicine (discussed in detail in Volume I), which will bring individualized clinical benefit to patients with HNC.

This second volume of Early Detection and Treatment of Head & Neck Cancers concludes with the topic of chronic pain associated with HNC, including both the mechanisms of pain and the management strategies, and the emerging oral mucoadhesive drug delivery approach for HNC. All HNC surgeons, scientists, residents, and individuals whose lives have been touched by this disease will recognize the impact pain has upon a patient's health and his or her recovery trajectory.

Weight: 373g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030698546
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021