Diverse group of malignancies; many histologic types. The vast majority (~90%) of head and neck cancers are squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCC—the focus of this review).
Characterized by...
Symptoms may include sore throat, ear pain, dysphagia, chronic cough, stridor, v...
Tobacco and alcohol cessation.
Treatment approach depends on functional status, goals of therapy, TNM staging, and other contextual factors.
Single-modality treatment (surgery ...
Baxi S, Fury M, Ganly I, et al. Ten years of progress in head and neck cancers. J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2012; 10(7): 806...
C14.0 Malignant neoplasm of pharynx, unspecified
C32.9 Malignant neoplasm of larynx, unspecified
C08.9 Malignant neoplasm of major salivary gland, unspecified
C11.9 Malignant neoplasm of nasop...
Signs and symptoms of head and neck cancers are often nonspecific necessitating a high index of suspicion based on identifiable risk factors.
A multidisciplinary approach with radiation...
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