| Literature DB >> 22516376 |
Missak Haigentz1, Dana M Hartl, Carl E Silver, Johannes A Langendijk, Primož Strojan, Vinidh Paleri, Remco de Bree, Jean-Pascal Machiels, Marc Hamoir, Alessandra Rinaldo, Daniela Paccagnella, Ashok R Shaha, Robert P Takes, Alfio Ferlito.
Abstract
Distant metastases from head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), though rare at initial presentation, remain an important manifestation of cancer recurrence and mortality. Although generally considered incurable with a dismal prognosis despite palliative therapy, highly selected patients with distant metastases may have a long term survival benefit from aggressive surgery or radiotherapy. Advances in systemic treatments also may improve patient survival. This article reviews the current state of management of HNSCC patients with distant metastases.Entities:
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Year: 2012 PMID: 22516376 DOI: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2012.03.019
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Oral Oncol ISSN: 1368-8375 Impact factor: 5.337