Oral and maxillofacial rehabilitation of head and neck cancer patients [PDF]
The general aim of this paper was to gain insight into the effects of maxillofacial rehabilitation in head and neck cancer patients using implantretained prostheses regarding treatment planning, implant survival, treatment outcome and quality of life. In
Kocev, Pavle+2 more
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Improving therapeutic ratio In head and neck cancer with adjuvant and cisplatin-based treatments [PDF]
Advanced head and neck cancers are difficult to manage despite the large treatment arsenal currently available. The multidisciplinary effort to increase disease-free survival and diminish normal tissue toxicity was rewarded with better locoregional ...
Marcu, L.
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Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) overexpression is common in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Targeted therapy specifically directed towards EGFR has been an area of keen interest in head and neck cancer research, as EGFR is potentially an ...
H. Byeon, Minhee Ku, Jaemoon Yang
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Cessation of alcohol drinking, tobacco smoking and the reversal of head and neck cancer risk [PDF]
Background Quitting tobacco or alcohol use has been reported to reduce the head and neck cancer risk in previous studies. However, it is unclear how many years must pass following cessation of these habits before the risk is reduced, and whether the risk
Benhamou, Simone+45 more
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Trends of oral cavity, oropharyngeal and laryngeal cancer incidence in Scotland (1975 - 2012) - a socioeconomic perspective [PDF]
Aim: To examine current incidence trends (1975–2012) of oral cavity (OCC), oropharyngeal (OPC) and laryngeal cancer in Scotland by socioeconomic status (SES). Methods: We included all diagnosed cases of OCC (C00.3-C00.9, C02-C06 excluding C2.4),
Conway, David I.+3 more
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The aim of the study was to examine prevalence of dysphagia at the population level in head and neck cancer (HNC) survivors.
K. Hutcheson+7 more
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Chemoprevention of Head and Neck Cancer
Increasing emphasis has been placed on chemoprevention as understanding of the genetic and molecular events of carcinogenesis has evolved. More than 1000 compounds that inhibit cancer development in vitro or in animal models have been identified, and active research is under way to determine which of these agents will be both effective and nontoxic in ...
Armstrong, William B, Meyskens, Frank L
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Comparison of the Financial Burden of Survivors of Head and Neck Cancer With Other Cancer Survivors
Importance Head and neck cancer (HNC) is more common among socioeconomically disenfranchised individuals, making financial burden particularly relevant. Objective To assess the financial burdens of HNC compared with other cancers.
S. Massa+4 more
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Evaluation of shoulder disability questionnaires used for the assessment of shoulder disability after neck dissection for head and neck cancer [PDF]
Background Several questionnaires have been used to evaluate shoulder disability after neck dissection. The purpose of this study was to review these measures and highlight their strengths and weaknesses. Methods A literature review was performed to
Angst+35 more
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The risk of second primary tumors in head and neck cancer: A systematic review
Second primary tumors (SPTs) are a common cause of reduced life expectancy in patients treated for head and neck cancer (HNC). This phenomenon forms an area to be addressed during posttreatment follow‐up.
A. Coca-Pelaz+15 more
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