Cancer of the Oral Cavity
Cancer of the oral cavity is one of the most common malignancies worldwide. Although early diagnosis is relatively easy, presentation with advanced disease is not uncommon. The standard of care…
ONCOLOGY
Principles and Practice of Reconstructive Surgery for Head and Neck Cancer
Reconstruction after surgical treatment of head and neck cancers can be challenging. Goals for reconstruction include restoration of appearance as well as function when appropriate. Commonly encountered sites requiring reconstruction…
Imaging for Head and Neck Cancer
Imaging is an essential tool in the management of head and neck cancer. Oral, oropharyngeal, laryngeal, and hypopharyngeal lesions are initially imaged with computed tomography (CT) because it allows rapid…
Radiation Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer
Radiation therapy plays a central and continuously evolving role in the treatment of head and neck cancer. In this review, some basic principles of radiation oncology are explained and common…
Systemic Therapy for Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck
The use of systemic therapy as part of curative treatment and palliation is an evolving paradigm for squamous cell cancer of the head and neck (SCCHN), which historically has been…
Examination of the Patient with Head and Neck Cancer
Head and neck cancer typically refers to epithelial malignancies of the upper aerodigestive tract and may include neoplasms of the thyroid, salivary glands, and soft tissue, bone sarcomas, and skin…
Molecular Biology and Immunology of Head and Neck Cancer
In recent years, our knowledge and understanding of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) has expanded dramatically. New high-throughput sequencing technologies have accelerated these discoveries since the first reports…
Epidemiology of Head and Neck Cancer
This article discusses risk factors, incidence trends, and prognostic considerations for head and neck cancer (HNC). The primary causes of HNC are tobacco and alcohol use, and human papillomavirus (HPV)….
Why “Head and Neck Cancer”?
John A. Ridge, MD, PhD, FACS, Editor The term “head and neck cancer” describes a diverse group of tumors arising in the upper aerodigestive tract. The overwhelming majority are squamous…
A Long Overdue Discussion of Head and Neck Cancer
Nicholas J. Petrelli, MD, FACS, Consulting Editor This issue of the Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America is devoted to head and neck cancer. The guest editor is John A….
