Chemotherapy in the Treatment of Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck
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- 10.2991/978-94-6463-280-4_46How to use a DOI?
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- HNSCCs; Chemotherapy; Cancer
- Abstract
Head and neck squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCCs) rank as the sixth most prevalent cancer globally. Despite advancements in combined therapies, the overall survival rate after five years remains approximately 40% to 50%. The burden of HNSCC varied by region and related with exposure to tobacco-deriived carcinogens, excessive alcohol consumption, or both. HNSCC originates from the epithelial cells lining the mucosal surfaces of the oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, and sinonasal tract. The treatment options for patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma include surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy, used in different combinations depending on the TNM stage and primary site. Surgery or radiation alone is suitable for resectable tumors with clear margins and preservation of function. Radiation therapy is employed alongside surgery or in combination with chemotherapy for locally advanced disease. As multimodality treatments for HNSCC improve local control, there is a belief that systemic therapy with multiple agents can further enhance distant control and overall survival.
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TY - CONF AU - Ghina Aghniya AU - Yussy Afriani Dewi PY - 2023 DA - 2023/10/31 TI - Chemotherapy in the Treatment of Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck BT - Proceedings of the 19 th Otorhinolaryngology head and neck surgery national congress (PERHATIKL 2022) PB - Atlantis Press SP - 254 EP - 260 SN - 2468-5739 UR - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-280-4_46 DO - 10.2991/978-94-6463-280-4_46 ID - Aghniya2023 ER -