Functional Preservation and Quality of Life in Head and Neck Radiotherapy (Medical Radiology)

This book focuses on functional treatment outcomes in head and neck cancer patients from the perspective of experts from around the world in medical and allied health fields. Recent advances in management strategies are presented as they relate to functional preservation and quality of life. Clinical and research knowledge is organized in an approachable manner by means of short chapters, key point tables, and high-quality illustrations and graphics. This method of presentation is very effective for busy clinical practitioners and researchers. Information is provided on site-specific epidemiology and treatment outcome, the impact of different treatment techniques and toxicities on quality of life, and the relationship of toxicity prevention, rehabilitation, and supportive care to quality of life after treatment, Among literature on the treatment of head and neck cancer, this book is unique because of the outstanding list of contributors and the specific focus on functional preservation and quality of life. Front Matter....Pages I-XIII Oral Cavity Cancer....Pages 3-14 Oropharynx: Epidemiology and Treatment Outcome....Pages 15-29 Hypopharynx....Pages 31-41 Laryngeal Cancer: Epidemiology and Treatment Outcomes....Pages 43-56 Nasopharynx....Pages 57-73 Paranasal Sinus and Nasal Cavity....Pages 75-87 Salivary Glands and Quality of Life....Pages 89-101 Head and Neck Sarcomas and Lymphomas....Pages 103-115 Thyroid Cancer....Pages 117-124 Cervical Lymph Node Metastases from Unknown Primary Tumors....Pages 125-132 Dysphagia-Related Quality of Life of Patients with Cancer in the Oropharynx: An Advantage for Brachytherapy?....Pages 135-144 Improving the Quality of Life of Patients with Head and Neck Cancer by Highly Conformal Radiotherapy....Pages 145-153 Advantages of Proton Beam Therapy in Functional Preservation and Quality of Life in Head and Neck Radiotherapy....Pages 155-161 Target Definition and Delineation CT/MRI/PET-Guided Targets....Pages 163-174 Advanced Techniques for Setup Precision and Tracking....Pages 175-182 Adaptive Image-Guided Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer....Pages 183-190 Improving Form and function Through Surgical Care in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma....Pages 191-201 The Contribution of Chemotherapy....Pages 203-214 Contributions of Targeted Agents....Pages 215-223 Late Radiation-Induced Side Effects....Pages 227-241 Head and Neck Cancer Quality of Life Instruments....Pages 243-249 Measuring and Reporting Toxicity....Pages 251-258 Effects of Radiotherapy on Swallowing Function: Evaluation, Treatment, and Patient-Reported Outcomes....Pages 259-268 Dental Prophylaxis and Care....Pages 269-276 Smoking Cessation....Pages 277-285 Supportive Therapy Including Nutrition....Pages 287-298 Communication and Palliative Care in Head and Neck Cancer....Pages 299-306 Organized Head and Neck Cancer Care....Pages 307-316 Back Matter....Pages 317-330 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.