Controversies in Oral Cancer (Head and Neck Cancer Clinics)

This volume brings together the work of experts from clinical and basic sciences specialties and addresses some of the controversial issues and advances in the management of oral cancer. Improving the outcome for the oral cancer patient will require dedicated work from many disciplines working together as multidisciplinary units. The book is meant for medical students, residents and consultants in various disciplines, including otolaryngology, head and neck surgery, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, maxillofacial surgery and oncology. . Front Matter....Pages i-xvii Potential Molecular Targets: From Bench to Bedside....Pages 1-16 Potentially Malignant Disorders of the Oral Cavity....Pages 17-32 Mandible-Preserving Alternatives....Pages 33-43 Surgical Management of Oral Cancer....Pages 45-50 Management of the N0 Neck in Oral Cancer....Pages 51-60 Current Options and Controversies in Reconstruction of the Oral Cavity....Pages 61-77 Challenges in Preserving Salivary Gland Functions....Pages 79-97 Systemic Therapies in the Management of Head and Neck Cancer....Pages 99-113 Surveillance After Treatment of Oral Cancer....Pages 115-120 Back Matter....Pages 121-123