Head and Neck Cancer: A Guide for Patients: What is Head and Neck Cancer?

Head and neck cancer is a daunting and scary diagnosis to have. In this book by renowned authorities on head and neck cancer with decades of experience, we will answer all the common questions you have about your diagnosis and how to beat it with dignity. This will be a valuable resource for patients and their families.

Dr Yadro Ducic is a recognized expert in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery. He has described numerous techniques for reconstructing this challenging population of cancer patients as well as improving the curability of many previously incurable cancers. He has authored more than 180 articles and chapters and has trained many prominent surgeons across the USA and Canada. He has always sought to treat every patient as family as family is what he cherishes the most. He is blessed with four beautiful children, Aleksa, Luka, Nikola and Nadia and is happily married to KaTrina. Dr. Moustafa Mourad is a practicing Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgeon in New York City. After completing his surgical training from the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mt. Sinai, he went on to complete a highly rigorous and competitive sub-specialty fellowship in Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery as part of the American Academy of Facial Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery. His clinical interests are focused on head and neck cancer surgery, aesthetic and functional reconstructive surgery, and microvascular reconstruction. He is an academician with 29 peer reviewed publications in scientific journals focusing on research in oncology and reconstructive surgery. He has also contributed numerous book chapters that help in educating and training surgeons. He values his relationship with his patients and feels privileged in being part of their oncology care.