Authors: | Soo, K. C.; Strong, E. W. |
Article Title: | Head and neck cancer 1987 - A review |
Abstract: | Significant advances in head and neck oncology are reviewed in this article. Tumour biology and pathology are outlined in some detail. Multidisciplinary management is emphasised. Conservatism in surgical treatment and the roles of radiotherapy, chemotherapy and other modalities are discussed. The alteration in the natural history of head and neck cancers with effective local and regional control is mentioned. |
Keywords: | review; multimodality cancer therapy; combined modality therapy; smoking; diet; head and neck neoplasms; virus infection; head and neck tumor; virus diseases; alcohol drinking; drinking behavior; humans; human |
Journal Title: | Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore |
Volume: | 17 |
Issue: | 1 |
ISSN: | 0304-4602 |
Publisher: | Academy Of Medicine Singapore |
Date Published: | 1988-01-01 |
Start Page: | 3 |
End Page: | 8 |
Language: | English |
PUBMED: | 3056219 |
PROVIDER: | scopus |
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Notes: | Review -- Export Date: 6 August 2020 -- Source: Scopus |