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This book has a multi-faceted approach to the comprehensive management oforal cancer that goes beyond the standard and typical diagnosis,management, complications approach. Presents a unified perspective on themanagement of oral cancers at certain stages and sites within the oralcavity. The contributors have expertise in head and neck, maxillofacialsurgery, oncology, radiation oncology, etc. This book includes the verylatest trends and new developments, e.g. IMRT (Intensity modulatedradiotherapy), new oral cancer screening tests for early detection,radioprotectors to preserve salivary gland function. It includesevidence-based recommendations, where appropriate, such as recommendations on management of oral cavity cancers. ... Read more

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This new edition of the definitive Oral Cancer, provides a multidisciplinary approach to oral cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. The effective combination of both authoritative text and colored atlas has produced a thorough examination into this complex disease.Updates include (1) epidemiology, demographics and trends, (2) maxillofacial prosthetics, newer materials and advances in implants, and (3) managing complications in therapy. Expansions in this Fifth Edition comprise (1) new data on viral etiology, genetics and cell markers of oral cancer, and premalignant lesions, (2) diagnosis, staging, imaging, and nutrition, (3) genomics and molecular progression, (4) control of malignant lesions with newer data on agents, mechanisms, and the effectiveness of chemoprevention, and (5) additional illustrations in the MR imaging and PET scans section. ... Read more

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This is the first fully interdisciplinary work on the care of patients with oral cancer.It features contributions from experts in many areas of head and neck oncology, and sets out guidelines for the treatment of oral cavity and oropharyngeal tumors at all stages and sites. The volume
provides expert coverage of two preferred methods of treatment, as well as in-depth discussion of functional anatomy, pathology, and the principles and practicalities of radiotherapy and chemotherapy.It provides readers with in-depth analysis of surgical reconstruction, treating cervical
lymphatics, and full guidance on applications of laser treatment, managing specific complications of treatment, and functional rehabilitation of speech and swallowing. ... Read more

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This book has been created for patients who have decided to make education and research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it also gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it tells patients where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to lip and oral cavity cancer (also Cancer mouth; Head and Neck cancer; lip cancer; Mouth cancer; oral cavity cancer; Squamous cell cancer mouth), from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. The title of this book includes the word official. This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research. Selected readings from various agencies are reproduced to give you some of the latest official information available to date on lip and oral cavity cancer. Given patients' increasing sophistication in using the Internet, abundant references to reliable Internet-based resources are provided throughout this sourcebook. Where possible, guidance is provided on how to obtain free-of-charge, primary research results as well as more detailed information via the Internet. E-book and electronic versions of this sourcebook are fully interactive with each of the Internet sites mentioned (clicking on a hyperlink automatically opens your browser to the site indicated). Hard-copy users of this sourcebook can type cited Web addresses directly into their browsers to obtain access to the corresponding sites. In addition to extensive references accessible via the Internet, chapters include glossaries of technical or uncommon terms. ... Read more

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The latest on oral cancer for the busy practitioner! Keep current with information on evaluation, staging and work-up for oral cancer surgery, histopathologic diagnostic techniques, imaging modalities, molecular biology and clinical behavior of oral cancer, rationale and methods for neck dissection, access surgical techniques, sentinel node biopsy, post-ablative reconstruction techniques, chemo-radiation, tongue and floor of mouth cancer, pain management and palliative care, oral cancer prevention, and much more! ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Journal of Dental Hygiene, published by American Dental Hygienists' Association on January 1, 2002. The length of the article is 653 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Oral Cancer: the Dentist's Role in Diagnosis, Management, Rehabilitation, and Prevention. (book review)
Author: Ruth Fearing Tornwall
Publication: Journal of Dental Hygiene (Refereed)
Date: January 1, 2002
Publisher: American Dental Hygienists' Association
Volume: 76Issue: 1Page: 24(1)

Article Type: Book Review

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The article is excerpted fromGale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health.
This 5-vol. set provides more than 850 entries covering topics in nursing and allied health written for students and professionals in the field. Alphabetically arranged entries cover topics in body systems and functions, conditions and common diseases, issues and theories, techniques and practices, and devices and equipment. The Encyclopedia covers all major health professions, including nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, medical lab technology, emergency medical technology, dental assistance, pharmacology and nutrition. In addition, the set features approximately 400 photographs and illustrations; appendices of related organizations, agencies and associations; and a general index.

Published/Released: November 2001

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Univ. of Maryland, Baltimore. Text focusing on the major contributions the dental profession can make in the field of oral cancer health caredelivery. Includes diagnosis, management, rehabilitation, and prevention.High-quality color illustrations. For students and practitioners. DNLM:Mouth Neoplasms--diagnosis. ... Read more

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Oral Cancer: the dentist's role
An excellent book that deals with the most common afections of the oral tissues. The illustration of the cases are very ellocuent. I was looking for a book that had the epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment of oral cancer and buying this book has been a good choice. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Skin & Allergy News, published by International Medical News Group on October 1, 2001. The length of the article is 988 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: DNA Abnormalities Predict Progression to Oral Cancer.(oral leukoplakia progression to squamous cell carcinoma)
Author: Robert Finn
Publication: Skin & Allergy News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 1, 2001
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 32Issue: 10Page: 33

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by International Medical News Group on June 15, 2004. The length of the article is 4416 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: OC use by young women linked to early breast cancer; before age 20.(Women's Health)(Oral contraceptive)(Brief Article)
Author: Mitchel L. Zoler
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 15, 2004
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 34Issue: 12Page: 54(1)

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Drs. Goldwasser and Bailey present the oral and maxillofacial surgeon current reviews on the diagnosis, management and treatment of maxillofacial dermatology. Articles will include discussion of carcinomas and melanomas, biopsy techniques, lymph node dissection, surgical maangement, Mohs micrographic surgery and other treatment options. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Reproductive Health Matters, published by Reproductive Health Matters on May 1, 2003. The length of the article is 611 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Association between parity, oral contraceptive use and cervical cancer.(Research)(International Agency for Research on Cancer)
Publication: Reproductive Health Matters (Refereed)
Date: May 1, 2003
Publisher: Reproductive Health Matters
Volume: 11Issue: 21Page: 202(2)

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