Cancers of the Head and Neck (Paperback)

Perry Johnson

ISBN 10: 1943886822 / ISBN 13: 9781943886821

Editore: Addicus Books, Omaha, 2019

Paperback. Your comprehensive guide to understanding and managing head and neck cancers.Are you or a loved one facing a diagnosis of head and neck cancer? This book provides clear, accessible information to help you navigate every step, from diagnosis to treatment and beyond. Written by experienced medical professionals, it empowers you with the knowledge to make informed decisions and cope with the challenges ahead.Cancers of the Head and Neck offers practical guidance on:Understanding cancer stages and treatment optionsManaging side effects of surgery, radiation, and chemotherapyFinding emotional support and improving your quality of lifeThis third edition includes the latest advances in targeted therapy and immunotherapy. Empower yourself with the knowledge to face cancer with confidence. This is your essential resource for navigating head and neck cancer and improving your well-being. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9781943886821

Riassunto:

William Lydiatt, M.D. and Perry Johnson, M.D., have worked with thousands of head and neck cancer patients. They understand the emotional turmoil patients and families go through after a cancer diagnosis, and they know that keeping patients informed relieves stress.

Topics they cover in this book include: getting a diagnosis, the importance of early detection, and staging cancer in order to determine the best treatments. They also discuss treatments, including surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and experimental treatments through clinical trials.

Informazioni sull'autore:

Perry Johnson, M.D., is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon as well as an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. He practices at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. His areas of expertise include reconstruction after head and neck cancer or breast cancer. William Lydiatt, M.D., is a board-certified otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon. He practices surgical oncology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Nebraska Methodist Hospital, and Veteran&;s Administration Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. He also teaches and performs research at the University of Nebraska School of Medicine. His research interests include the prevention of cancer and improving the quality of life for head and neck cancer patients.

Dati bibliografici

Titolo: Cancers of the Head and Neck (Paperback)
Casa editrice: Addicus Books, Omaha
Data di pubblicazione: 2019
Legatura: Paperback
Condizione: new
Edizione: terza edizione