Akash Kasatwar

Adjuvant Treatment Modalities in Head & Neck Oncology Akash Kasatwar

Head and Neck Cancers is one of the most commonly occurring cancers worldwide. Various treatment modalities have been proposed for the management of these cancers. Surgery remains the mainstay for the treatment. But surgery alone may not be able to remove the burden of cancer. Adjuvant therapies like chemotherapy, radiotherapy, combination of both can be utilized for the treatment. These adjuvant modalities will help in reduce the bulk of the tumor and recurrence to a variety of extent. This book describes in detail about the various adjuvant treatment modalities for head and neck cancer along with their advantages, disadvantages and their after effects.