Multidisciplinary care of the patient with head and neck cancer

Vassiliki Saloura; Alexander Langerman; Sonali Rudra; Robert Chin; Ezra E W Cohen

doi:10.1016/j.soc.2012.12.001

Multidisciplinary care of the patient with head and neck cancer

Surg Oncol Clin N Am. 2013 Apr;22(2):179-215. doi: 10.1016/j.soc.2012.12.001. Epub 2013 Feb 4.

Authors

Vassiliki Saloura¹, Alexander Langerman, Sonali Rudra, Robert Chin, Ezra E W Cohen

Affiliation

¹ Section of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637-1470, USA. vassiliki.saloura@uchospitals.edu

PMID: 23453331
DOI: 10.1016/j.soc.2012.12.001

Abstract

Head and neck cancer is a heterogeneous group of cancers, which require a multidisciplinary approach to achieve excellent treatment results. This article focuses on current treatment guidelines and controversies in the management of head and neck cancer. It also provides insight into future directions and newest advances in the treatment of head and neck cancer.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Clinical Trials as Topic
Combined Modality Therapy
Head and Neck Neoplasms / therapy*
Humans
Patient Care Team*
Practice Guidelines as Topic*