- The book includes extensive review of global literature on oral cancer
- Includes the recommended guidelines for management based on the authors’ personal experiences
- Covers the survival patterns based on tumor biology, management and facilities available in less-developed economies
Tumor biology varies at different subsites in the oral cavity, and therefore carcinoma of the gingivo-buccal sulcus (also known as Indian cancer) behaves differently from carcinoma of the tongue. Oral cancer is very often diagnosed at an advanced stage with neck metastasis, and most cases have a guarded prognosis. Loco-regional recurrences are frequent and morbidity following treatment is considerable. However, results have improved in recent years, particularly in early and certain advanced stages, due to better imaging and case selection, improved surgical techniques, including those for reconstructive surgery, a multidisciplinary team approach and a better understanding of tumor biology and prognostic factors.
This book comprehensively and systematically reviews all these aspects of diagnostic and therapeutic advances in oral cancer, particularly discussing early detection, epidemiology, chemoprevention and current research.
Written by specialists who are active leaders in basic sciences or clinical fields, the chapters address individual and collective issues in managing patients with oral cancer, and provide insights into various treatment approaches. The authors share their knowledge and experience and provide extensive literature sources to encourage clinicians to be flexible, innovative and help them make the best, educated decisions for individual patients.
Table of Contents- Epidemiology
- Molecular Biology of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Recent Advances in Oral Cancer Research
- Potential Malignant Disorders
- Imaging
- Oral Cavity: Surgical Anatomy and Tumour Spread
- Tumours of the Oral Cavity: Diagnosis, Assessment and Staging
- Metastatic Neck Disease
- Guidelines in Management of Carcinoma of the Gingivobuccal Complex
- Guidelines in Management of Carcinoma of the Tongue and Floor of Mouth
- Residual/Recurrent Tumours
- Surgical Approaches for Oral Cavity – Case Studies
- Reconstruction of Soft Tissue Defects of Buccal Mucosa and Tongue: Choice of Flap
- Lip Reconstruction
- Reconstruction of the Mandible and Choice of Flap
- Surgical Complications and Management
- Complications of Flap Surgery
- Radiotherapy in Management of Oral Cancer
- Role of Systemic Therapy
- Quality of Life in Head and Neck Cancer
