[Head and neck squamous cell cancer].
Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is relatively common and is strongly related to smoking and alcohol consumption but infection by human papillomavirus has also emerged as a risk factor for HNSCC. The treatment of these tumors is complicated and patients are best served by a multidisciplinary team. The therapy now commonly involves a multidisciplinary approach including surgery, radiation treatment and chemotherapy. Lower stage disease carries a relatively good prognosis. The treatment of metastatic HNSCC remains unsatisfactory and the prognosis of these patients is poor.
Geir
G
Tryggvason
Thórarinn E
TE
Sveinsson
Hannes
H
Hjartarson
Thorvardur R
TR
Hálfdanarson
D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000009:adverse effects; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000556:secondary / Q000628:therapy; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000556:secondary / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D030361:Papillomavirus Infections / Q000821:virology; D010348:Patient Care Team; D012307:Risk Factors; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects; D016896:Treatment Outcome