Outcome of head and neck cancer patients in palliative care
Introduction: In the UK 5000–7000 head and neck cancer cases are diagnosed annually. Only 50 per cent are curable. The remaining terminal cases are managed by palliative care services in…
Continued monitoring of salivary interleukin-6 levels may predict early and late locoregional recurrence in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma
Background and objective: We have already demonstrated that post-operative concentration of salivary interleukin-6 (IL-6) may predict early locoregional recurrence in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) (Head & Neck; 2012). This…
Diagnostic value of mri in measurement of tumor thickness in tongue cancer: a comparative study according to tumor location
Background and objectives: The most important prognostic factor for survival in tongue cancer is the presence of cervical lymph node metastases. Their presence determines the therapeutic strategy. 20–30% of stages…
Oral squamous cell carcinoma of bangladeshi patients: a survival study
Introduction: In the oral cavity the most common malignant lesion is Squamous cell Carcinoma. Though the primary modality of treatment for patients with oral cavity cancer remains surgical resection, reconstruction…
Histologic evaluation of the effects of irradiation on mandibular bone in minipigs – preliminary results
Background: Radiation therapy is often part of treatment of head and neck malignancies. After radiotherapy patients are at risk to develop osteoradionecrosis. The development of osteoradionecrosis is unpredictable and has…
Diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound in distinguishing between inflammatory, benign and malignant pathology of the major salivary glands
Background and objectives: Patients with major salivary gland pathology may present with a suspected mass, diffuse glandular enlargement or symptoms of obstruction and inflammation. Various imaging modalities are available for…
Helicobacter pylori in patients with oral cancer
Helicobacter pylori is a microaerophilic bacteria, gram-negative, spiral shaped and mobile which is believed to be one of the main factors responsible for gastritis, gastric ulcers and gastric cancer. H…
Transoral robotic surgery with risk-adapted adjuvant therapy for oropharyngeal cancer
Introduction: Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) has been advocated as a means to de-intensify adjuvant therapy and to improve functional treatment outcomes in advanced stage oropharynx cancer. The purpose of this…
Prognostic factors for recurrence of oral cancer in northern spain
Background and objectives: Squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity is one of the ten most frequent cancers in developed countries. The purpose of this study was to identify predictors…
Diagnosis and treatment of floor of mouth carcinoma in japan
Objectives: The floor of mouth carcinoma (FOMC) displays some different characteristics compare to the other sites of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). This study aims to determine the characteristics and…
