Head and Neck Cancer

Although new surgical techniques and treatments have improved function, cosmesis, and symptom management, individuals with head and neck cancers still have unique physiologic and psychosocial needs that must be addressed. Newly revised and updated for the first time since 2006, the second edition of Site-Specific Cancer Series: Head and Neck Cancer provides the latest findings and information on head and neck cancers. Topics include

- anatomy and physiology
- pathophysiology
- prevention and early detection
- patient assessment
- cancer treatments
- survivorship
- research
If you are involved in the care of patients diagnosed with head and neck cancers, you will want the second edition of Site-Specific Cancer Series: Head and Neck Cancer, which offers the most current information on treating this specific and challenging patient population. Make sure your nursing library is up to date with the latest edition of this trusted resource.