Multidisciplinary Management of Head and Neck Cancer: Contemporary Applications and Techniques

by Ravi A. Chandra (Editor), Ryan J. Li (Editor)

Overview

This book is a multidisciplinary guide to head and neck cancer.Head and neck cancer remains one of the most technically complex cancer subsites to manage. This field involves highly specialized, multidisciplinary management and collaboration amongst surgeons, radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, and other health disciplines. The clinical and research landscape for head and neck oncology continues to evolve at a rapid pace.

This multidisciplinary book provides the latest updates in the contemporary understanding and management of these tumors. The text incorporates updates in surgical techniques (minimally invasive and robotic techniques, reconstructive approaches), radiation medicine (new data on dose and fields, oligometastatic/oligoprogressive disease, retreatment), medical oncology (targeted, immunotherapy and molecular agents), in addition to other overarching topics such as side effects, biomarkers/nanotechnology, and epidemiology. Written by experts in their respective fields, chapters include the most up to date scientific and clinical information with perspectives from each relevant subspeciality. These sections are concise and accessible, yet comprehensive. Palliative medicine, pathologic and imaging principles, and health systems/economics considerations are also described.

This book is an ideal resource for clinicians, trainees, and researchers dealing with, and interested in, this challenging malignancy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783031059759
Publisher:	Springer International Publishing
Publication date:	09/10/2022
Edition description:	1st ed. 2022
Pages:	242
Product dimensions:	7.01(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Dr. Chandra is a Radiation Oncologist with the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group in the Washington, DC area. He also serves as Clinical Associate Professor of of Radiation Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), where he served as Director of Head and Neck Radiation Oncology. He completed his residency and clinical fellowship at the Harvard Radiation Oncology Program. Dr. Chandra received degrees from Johns Hopkins (MD), UC-Berkeley (PhD-Chemistry), and Stanford (BS-Chemistry and Biology).

Dr. Li is an Associate Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). He serves as Director of the Head and Neck Robotic Surgery Program, and the Head and Neck Surgical Oncology Fellowship at OHSU. He completed his residency in Otolaryngology-Head and neck Surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital, followed by a Fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology, and Microvascular Reconstruction at Stanford University.

Table of Contents

Deintensification strategies.- Novel Multidisiplinary Paradigms: Surgery/Radiation, Immunotherapy, Organ Preservation.- Advances in Surgery and Reconstruction: TORS, TLM.- Advances in Radiation: Ion therapy, advanced techniques.- Advances in Systemic Therapy.- Advances in Molecular and Advanced Imaging.- Immunotherapy.- Molecular Profiling/Epidemiology.- Nanotechnology, Biomarkers.- Radiomics/Novel Imaging Response.- Recurrent or Second Primary Head and Neck Cancer.- Dentistry.- Supportive Care, Comorbid Conditions and Survivorship.- Rare Cancers.

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Jason Chan, MD (University of California San Francisco)
Description: This book on the multidisciplinary management of head and neck cancer covers a range of topics related to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of these types of cancer. Topics include head and neck cancer staging and biomarkers, surgical techniques, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, novel therapeutics, and rehabilitation.
Purpose: The purpose of the book is to provide a comprehensive overview of the multidisciplinary management of head and neck cancer. The book meets this objective by assembling well-written chapters by experts in the field of head and neck oncology.
Audience: The book succeeds in providing an excellent resource for practitioners and trainees in the field, including surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, and other healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with head and neck cancer.
Features: One of the best aspects of the book is the breadth of subject matter it covers. The authors expertly discuss the various treatment options available for head and neck cancer, including surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy, as well as emerging novel therapeutics. They also delve into important issues such as rehabilitation, quality of life, and supportive care, which are crucial for patients undergoing treatment for head and neck cancer. The writing in the book is clear and concise, making it easy for readers to understand the complex subject matter. The organization of the material is also excellent, with each chapter building upon the previous one in a logical and coherent manner. In addition to its comprehensive coverage of head and neck cancer management, the book is organized in a way that is engaging to readers. The tables and figures are helpful to visualize and understand the material.
Assessment: This book is an invaluable, comprehensive resource for healthcare professionals and students looking to learn about the latest techniques and approaches in the management of head and neck cancer. I highly recommend it to anyone in the field.

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