Bernier: Head and Neck Cancer: Multimodality Management

In recent years, great advances in translational research have led to new paradigms in the treatment of cancers of the head and neck.  Written by leading international physicians and investigators, this innovative multi-disciplinary book presents the most up-to-date research and clinical approaches.  Coverage is given to progress in a variety of clinical settings, including programs of organ and function preservation, curative treatments, unresectable disease, adjuvant treatments in high-risk patients, and recurrent/metastatic disease.
Complementary to the techniques of surgery, radiotherapy, and systemic treatments, the authors present data on epidemiology, molecular pathology, normal tissue complications, rehabilitation, palliative care, and treatment in the elderly.
State-of-the-art functional imaging is elucidated; and the latest developments in high precision techniques in irradiation, sequencing of chemo- and radiotherapy, as well as the integration of biomolecular therapies into cytotoxic treatments are explored.

Contents 

• Chapter 1 Epidemiology and Aetiology of Head and Neck Cancers 
• Chapter 2 Head and Neck Cancer Prevention 
• Chapter 3 Cellular and Molecular Pathology of Head and Neck Tumors 
• Chapter 4 Oncogenomics/Proteomics of Head and Neck Cancers
• Chapter 5 Genetics and Epigenetics of Head and Neck Cancer 
• Chapter 6 Immunology of Head and Neck Cancer 
• Chapter 7 HPV and EBV in Head and Neck Cancer 
• Chapter 8 Head and Neck Cancer Staging and Prognosis: Perspectives of the UICC and the AJCC 
• Chapter 9 Biomarkers in Head and Neck Cancer
• Chapter 10 Hypoxia in Head and Neck cancers: Clinical Relevance and Treatment
• Chapter 11 Translational Research in Head and Neck Oncology
• Chapter 12 Preclinical Models of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
• Chapter 13 Morphologic Investigations in Head and Neck Cancer
• Chapter 14 Ultrasound Investigations in Head and Neck Cancer Patients
• Chapter 15 Functional Imaging
• Chapter 16 Sentinel Node Biopsy for Head and Neck Cancer
• Chapter 17 Approaches to Supportive Care
• Chapter 18 Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer
• Chapter 19 Principles of Systemic Chemotherapy for Squamous Cell Head and Neck Cancer
• Chapter 20 Molecular Targeted Therapies in Head and Neck Cancer
• Chapter 21 Phase I Study Methodology in Head and Neck Oncology
• Chapter 22 Evidence-Based Head and Neck Oncology: Principles and Pitfalls
• Chapter 23 Programs of Organ and Function Preservation
• Chapter 24 Multidisciplinary Approach of Unresectable Disease
• Chapter 25 Laser Endoscopic Treatment
• Chapter 26 Multidisciplinary Management of Skull Base and Superstructure Tumors
• Chapter 27 Multidisciplinary Management of Oral Cavity and Maxillary Sinus Cancers
• Chapter 28 Management of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
• Chapter 29 Multidisciplinary Management of Oropharynx Carcinomas
• Chapter 30 Multidisciplinary Management of Hypopharyngeal Carcinoma
• Chapter 31 Cancers of the Larynx: Tis, T1, T2: Evaluation and Management
• Chapter 32 Diagnosis and Multidisciplinary Treatment of Laryngeal Cancers
• Chapter 33 Principles and New Approaches in Surgical Reconstruction 
• Chapter 34 Multidisciplinary Treatment of the Neck 
• Chapter 35 Postoperative Management of High-Risk Resectable Head & Neck Cancer 
• Chapter 36 Management of Salivary Gland Cancer
• Chapter 37 Head and Neck Melanoma 
• Chapter 38 Cervical Lymph Node Metastases of Squamous Cell Carcinoma from an Unknown Primary Site
• Chapter 39 The Management of Thyroid and Parathyroid Cancers 
• Chapter 40 Head and Neck Paragangliomas 
• Chapter 41 Treatment of the Elderly Head and Neck Cancer Patient 
• Chapter 42 Interstitial Radiation Therapy in Cancer of the Oropharynx and Oral Cavity 
• Chapter 43 Proton Beam Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer 
• Chapter 44 Normal Tissue Complications and Protection in Head and Neck Cancer Patients 
• Chapter 45 Rehabilitation of Heavily Treated Head and Neck Cancer Patients 
• Chapter 46 Salvage Therapy in Head and Neck Cancer Patients 
• Chapter 47 Systemic Treatment of Recurrent/Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck 
• Chapter 48 Best Supportive Care for Palliative Treatment 
• Chapter 49 Quality of Life in Head and Neck Cancer Patients 
• Chapter 50 Quality Assurance of Clinical Trials in the Management of Cancer in the Head and Neck 

Product Details

• Hardcover: 685 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1st edition (June 1, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1441994637
• ISBN-13: 978-1441994639

List Price: $239.00