Cancers of the Head and Neck: From Diagnosis to Treatment

by Perry Johnson, William M. Lydiatt, MD

Overview

William Lydiatt, M.D. and Perry Johnson, M.D., have worked with thousands of head and neck cancer patients. They understand the emotional turmoil patients and families go through after a cancer diagnosis, and they know that keeping patients informed relieves stress.

Topics they cover in this book include: getting a diagnosis, the importance of early detection, and staging cancer in order to determine the best treatments. They also discuss treatments, including surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and experimental treatments through clinical trials.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781943886821
Publisher:	Addicus Books
Publication date:	03/30/2019
Edition description:	Third edition
Pages:	190
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Perry Johnson, M.D., is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon as well as an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. He practices at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. His areas of expertise include reconstruction after head and neck cancer or breast cancer. William Lydiatt, M.D., is a board-certified otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon. He practices surgical oncology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Nebraska Methodist Hospital, and Veteran’s Administration Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. He also teaches and performs research at the University of Nebraska School of Medicine. His research interests include the prevention of cancer and improving the quality of life for head and neck cancer patients.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments vii

Introduction ix

Part I Understanding Head and Neck Cancers

1 Overview: Head and Neck Cancers 1

2 Getting a Diagnosis 18

3 Staging Cancer 29

Part II Treatment Options

4 Surgery 39

5 Radiation Therapy 53

6 Chemotherapy, Targeted Therapy, Immunotherapy 66

7 Treating Cancer by Stage 83

8 Pain Management 94

9 Coping Emotionally 104

10 Clinical Trials 113

Part III After Treatment

11 Follow-up Care 123

Appendix 137

Resources 149

Glossary 153

Index 165

About the Authors 183