The emphasis on cancer management in the past was based primarily on control rates from multidisciplinary input in management. There has always been a recognition that one would like to achieve the best result with the least complication, but never has there been any major emphasis on evidence-based outcome studies, nor on functional preservation and quality of life. The authors of this book have dealt very effectively with the various tumor types in head and neck cancer with the experts in the ? eld of management. The contents range from epidemiology and treatment outcome, treatment techniques with the potential impact on the quality of life such as dysphagia, to the various options relative to high technology radiation therapy programs for mana- ment. The potential for improving form and function through surgical care as an integrated part of the program is dealt with very effectively as well as the potentials for chemotherapy and the use of targeted agents have on quality of life issues. The volume also addresses toxicity, quality of life, and techniques for prevention of adverse effects, as well as the potentials for rehabilitation and supportive care. The authors have clearly done an extraordinarily good job in addressing the mul- plicity of problems that impact upon the functional preservation and quality of life in head and neck radiation therapy. Philadelphia Luther W.

Epidemiology and Treatment Outcome

Oral Cavity Cancer
Oropharynx: Epidemiology and Treatment Outcome
Hypopharynx
Laryngeal Cancer: Epidemiology and Treatment Outcomes
Nasopharynx
Paranasal Sinus and Nasal Cavity
Salivary Glands and Quality of Life
Head and Neck Sarcomas and Lymphomas
Thyroid Cancer
Cervical Lymph Node Metastases from Unknown Primary Tumors
Treatment Techniques with Potential Impact on QOL
Dysphagia-Related Quality of Life of Patients with Cancer in the Oropharynx: An Advantage for Brachytherapy?
Improving the Quality of Life of Patients with Head and Neck Cancer by Highly Conformal Radiotherapy
Advantages of Proton Beam Therapy in Functional Preservation and Quality of Life in Head and Neck Radiotherapy
Target Definition and Delineation CT/MRI/PET-Guided Targets
Advanced Techniques for Setup Precision and Tracking
Adaptive Image-Guided Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer
Improving Form and function Through Surgical Care in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
The Contribution of Chemotherapy
Contributions of Targeted Agents
Toxicity, Quality of Life, Prevention, Rehabilitation, Supportive Care
Late Radiation-Induced Side Effects
Head and Neck Cancer Quality of Life Instruments
Measuring and Reporting Toxicity
Effects of Radiotherapy on Swallowing Function: Evaluation, Treatment, and Patient-Reported Outcomes
Dental Prophylaxis and Care
Smoking Cessation
Supportive Therapy Including Nutrition
Communication and Palliative Care in Head and Neck Cancer
Organized Head and Neck Cancer Care.