title: The British Association of Head and Neck Oncologists within the wider perspectives of the USA and Europe.
abstract: An account is given of the origin and development of the British Association of Head and Neck Oncologists in relation to American and European Societies. Disillusion with the results of treatment and the poor management available for these patients before 1950, led to the formation of head and neck oncologic societies, initially in the USA, to bring about much needed improvements. Similar views were held in the UK and Western Europe which resulted in the gradual establishment of national societies in the 1960s-80s throughout Western Europe and many other countries. It is believed that these societies should continue to develop and influence medical and planning authorities for the benefit of patients diagnosed as having these uncommon, serious, but often curable tumours.
authors.forename: H J
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Shaw
mesh_terms: D005060:Europe; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000266:history* / Q000601:surgery; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D008495:Medical Oncology / Q000266:history*; D012955:Societies, Medical / Q000266:history*; D006113:United Kingdom; D014481:United States