Sinopsis

As the outcome of treatment of patients with head and neck cancers improves progressively, more patients are now presenting with relapses, often manifesting several years after the initial therapy or with new cancers originating in or around the previously treated region. Management of such patients is challenging since few studies have been devoted to addressing this relatively small but growing population. This book is specifically compiled to provide up to date guidelines, based on available evidence, and to identify the specific needs for further systematic studies.

Sales Hooks:

Specifically compiled to provide evidence-based, multidisciplinary management strategies for this complex and difficult to manage disease, combined with an account of the relevant techniques, results, and possible complications that might arise and how to deal with them
International, multidisciplinary authorship including the top clinicians in their fields; most chapters have a surgeon and an oncologist involved, which offers top expertise and a balanced, multidisciplinary view
General chapters on principles of relevant surgical techniques and radiotherapy; site-specific chapters dealing with specific management of recurrence at each head and neck site
Illustrative cases including history, clinical findings, imaging, treatment (incl. planning and results) – brings decision-making process to life and easier to relate to clinical practice

Contents

Introduction
Molecular Biology of Recurrence
Imaging Modalities
Concurrent Chemotherapy and Reirradiation for Recurrent Head and Neck Cancer
Systemic therapy in the treatment of Recurrent and metastatic Head and Neck Carcinoma
Principles and Concepts of Reconstruction in the Recurrent Setting
Patient Selection for Treatment
Recurrent Laryngeal Cancer
Management of Recurrent Hyopharyngeal Cancer
Carcinoma of the Oral Cavity
Carcinoma of the Oropharynx
Management of nodal recurrence
Carcinoma of the Nasopharynx
Skull base and sinonasal Cancer
Recurrent differentiated Thyroid Cancer
Recurrent salivary gland carcinoma and pleiomorphic adenoma
Recurrent Melanotic and non melanotic skin cancer
Prognosis of recurrent Head and Neck Cancer
Rehabilitation after treatment for recurrent Head and Neck Cancer
Psychosocial aspects of recurrent Head and Neck Cancer
Palliative & Psychosocial Issues in Advanced Head and Neck Cancer