About this book
Introduction
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.
Keywords
De-escalation of HPV Epidemiology of HPV Head and Neck Cancer Molecular Biology of HPV Testing of HPV Treatment of HPV
Editors and affiliations
- Wojciech Golusiński
- C. René Leemans
- Andreas Dietz
- 1.Department of Head and Neck SurgeryPoznan University of Medical Sciences, The Greater Poland Cancer CentrePoznańPoland
- 2.Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck SurgeryVU University Medical Center/Cancer Center AmsterdamAmsterdamThe Netherlands
- 3.Dept. of Head Medicine and Oral HealthUniversity of Leipzig Clinic of OtolaryngologyLeipzigGermany
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