Oral Cancer [Book with CD-ROM]

Silverman, Sol Jr.;American Cancer Society

ISBN 10: 155009050X / ISBN 13: 9781550090505

Published by B C Decker Inc, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, 1998

About this Item

Light wear of wrappers. The CD-ROM pouch is unopened.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Oral Cancer [Book with CD-ROM]
• Publisher: B C Decker Inc, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 155009050X
• ISBN 13: 9781550090505
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: Fourth Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Book Type: Book
• Seller catalogs:
  • 1000
  • Medical

About this title

Synopsis

The definitive reference on the topic, Oral Cancer takes a multidisciplinary approach to cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. First, it guides the reader through the early diagnosis of a lesion during the localized stage. Then it discusses up to the minute treatments and procedures. Rehabilitation regarding appearance, mastication, swallowing, saliva control, and dental health are covered, to round out overall patient management.

New to this edition: An overview of pediatric oncology and the oral/dental implications, plus treatment of oral cancer in children. The latest on occurrence, etiology, premalignant factors, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and survival. New information on precancerous oral lesions and imaging techniques.

Key Features:
- Discusses biological and epidemiologic aspects of cancer
- Explores the psychosocial and economic aspects of the disease
- Covers squamous cell carcinomas, leukemias, lymphomas, skin cancers, melanomas, oral malignancies associated with HIV, nasopharyngeal and laryngeal malignancies, and salivary gland tumors
- Clarifies complex topics with full-color illustrations
- Accompanied by a CD-ROM with the complete text and illustrations of the book, in fully searchable PDF files
Audience: Students and practitioners in oncology and dentistry.