Current philosophy on the management of cancer of the base of the tongue Journal Article
| Authors: | Harrison, L. B.; Ferlito, A.; Shaha, A. R.; Bradley, P. J.; Genden, E. M.; Rinaldo, A. |
| Article Title: | Current philosophy on the management of cancer of the base of the tongue |
| Abstract: | Cancer of the base of the tongue is a challenging disease for the head and neck surgeon, radiation oncologist and medical oncologist. However, over the last 10-15 years, improved treatment strategies have evolved which offer patients high probability of loco-regional control, survival, and good quality of life. The ability to offer patients good oncologic and functional outcomes serves as a paradigm for the successful application of multidisciplinary care, and the emphasis on quality of life in head and neck cancer treatment. This review provides an overview of the treatment options that exist, their advantages and disadvantages, and hopefully provides proper guidelines for the current management of this challenging disease. © 2002 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved. |
| Keywords: | cancer survival; treatment outcome; cancer surgery; surgical technique; review; laryngectomy; neck dissection; squamous cell carcinoma; advanced cancer; cancer combination chemotherapy; multimodality cancer therapy; cancer radiotherapy; combined modality therapy; chemotherapy; treatment; cancer staging; antineoplastic agent; treatment indication; quality of life; radiation; practice guideline; patient care; head and neck cancer; radiation dose fractionation; brachytherapy; surgery; cancer control; philosophy; glossectomy; tongue neoplasms; tongue carcinoma; therapy; iridium 192; humans; prognosis; human; priority journal; base of the tongue cancer |
| Journal Title: | Oral Oncology |
| Volume: | 39 |
| Issue: | 2 |
| ISSN: | 1368-8375 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Inc. |
| Date Published: | 2003-02-01 |
| Start Page: | 101 |
| End Page: | 105 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1016/s1368-8375(02)00048-9 |
| PUBMED: | 12509962 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | Export Date: 25 September 2014 -- Source: Scopus |
