This book is exceptional in presenting an interdisciplinary approach to the subject of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in the context of head and neck cancer. Leading experts in the field discuss the epidemiology and molecular biology of HPV-positive head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, HPV testing, the nonsurgical and surgical treatment of HPV-positive tumors, predictive factors for outcome and quality of life, and ongoing trials on the effectiveness of vaccination in disease prevention. It also provides recommendations for testing, diagnosis treatment and vaccination. Otolaryngologists, head and neck surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, molecular biologists and pathologists will find this book a valuable resource.
Edited by:
Wojciech Golusiński, C. René Leemans, Andreas Dietz Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG Country of Publication: Switzerland Edition: 1st ed. 2017 Volume: 206 Dimensions:
Height: 235mm,
Width: 155mm,
Spine: 18mm
Weight: 5.384kg ISBN:9783319435787 ISBN 10: 3319435787 Series:Recent Results in Cancer Research Pages: 267 Publication Date:12 October 2016 Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active