ORAL CANCER: SYMPTOMS, MANAGEMENT AND RISK FACTORS (HB 2013)

This title delivers top to bottom coverage of oral cancer from epidemiology, molecular biology, preventive medicine, to the cutting edge of current treatment such as radiation therapy, ablative surgery, photodynamic therapy and reconstruction, as well as the management of potential complications.

Review provided by Eugene N. Myers, MD, FACS, FRCS Edin (Hon) The book has a very attractive, colorful, eye catching cover, comprised of very high resolution imaging studies. It is printed on high quality paper in easily readable font. Dr. Hao has selected an outstanding group of authors, all experts in their respective fields. Fourteen of the eighteen chapter have been written by authors from Asia completely understandable given the high incidence of oral cavity cancer in that region. All of it have robust references making this an excellent guide for further reading.  

Review provided by Professor Patrick J Bradley, MBA FRSCIt's edited by a internationally renowned Professor of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Dr. Hao, the School of Medicine, Fu-Jen University, Taiwan. He has organised contributors from many countries, many of which also work in Taiwan, where oral cancer is notoriously for its highest incidence. It is intended that this publication shares their experience with other fight the disease in other parts of  the world, and was written primarily for all the experts from every specialty who are involved in this multiplicity health care team.

Review provided by David W. Eisele, M.D., F.A.C.S.The book edited by renowned head and neck oncologic surgeon Professor Sheng-Po Hao is a timely publication that focuses on the  multidisciplinary team approach to the care of the oral cancer patient. The book, although authored by international experts, draws primarily from a vast experience with oral cancer in Taiwan and emphasizes a collaborative approach that member of the editor's multimodality health care team have utilized to improve patient outcomes.