Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, and Prevention of Head and Neck Cancer

2010
ISBN: 978-1-4899-8288-9
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 207 Seiten, Previously published in hardcover, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 341 g

The purpose of this book is to provide a current perspective on the epidemiology head and neck cancer. Cancers of the oral cavity, pharynx, and larynx comprise an important group of tumors with diverse international patterns of incidence and mortality, established risk factors, suggested association with a virus, and potential genetic susceptibility determinants. These tumors offer a unique insight into mechanisms of cancer initiation and progression and gene-exposure interaction.

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Olshan, Andrew F.

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizinische Fachgebiete Pharmakologie, Toxikologie
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen Epidemiologie, Medizinische Statistik
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Onkologie, Krebsforschung
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen Präventivmedizin, Gesundheitsförderung, Medizinisches Screening

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Classification, Clinical Features, and Molecular Genetic Models.- Descriptive Epidemiology: U.S. Patterns.- Descriptive Epidemiology: International Patterns.- Risk Factors: Tobacco and Alcohol.- Human Papillomavirus and Head and Neck Cancer.- Dietary Factors.- Occupation and Other Risk Factors for Head and Neck Cancer.- Host Susceptibility and Molecular Epidemiology.- Chemoprevention of Head and Neck Cancers.