Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, and Prevention of Head and Neck Cancer (eBook, PDF)

Redaktion: Olshan, Andrew F.

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

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.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Springer US
• Seitenzahl: 207
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. März 2010
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781441914729
• Artikelnr.: 43730372

Inhaltsangabe

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.