Oral Cancer, Fourth Edition

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.