title: Prevention, detection, and diagnosis of head and neck cancers.
abstract: Head and neck cancers are a complex group of diseases that result in significantly visible alterations of several vital functions. Ironically, 90% of these tumors are preventable; however, implementing the primary and secondary levels of prevention will require a personal commitment from the patient, in addition to commitments from the community and professionals, such as nurses, physicians, and other members of the health care team.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Schleper
mesh_terms: D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012307:Risk Factors