Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, and Prevention of Head and Neck Cancer

Download or read book Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, and Prevention of Head and Neck Cancer written by Andrew F. Olshan and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-03-04 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.