Head and Neck Cancer

The past decade has seen the continued advancement of head and neck cancer care. This third edition of Head and Neck Cancer: Treatment, Rehabilitation, and Outcomes, continues in the tradition of the prior editions, providing the reader with the most up-to-date evidence relating to head and neck cancer, its management, and its rehabilitation from a multidisciplinary perspective. As in the prior editions, the content is enriched by the contributions of a large team of internationally recognized experts from both the medical and allied health communities. Beginning with an update of what is known about cancer of the head and neck, the reader is then introduced to the multidisciplinary team and the importance of the multidisciplinary approach in head and neck cancer management. Chapters then cover nonsurgical and surgical management, and the communication and swallowing management of cancers of the oral/oropharynx and larynx/hypopharynx. Other chapters guide the reader through current best practice management of lymphedema, tracheostomy, nutrition, neuromuscular disorders, as well as psychological supports and survivorship. A further six chapters are dedicated specifically to supporting the laryngectomy patient population and their complex rehabilitation needs. The final chapter presents the ever-expanding world of technology and its use in the management and delivery of head and neck cancer care. Together these chapters provide the core theoretical and clinical knowledge for healthcare professionals managing patients with head and neck cancer. The content has also been presented at a level suitable for both undergraduate and graduate students. New to the Third EditionAll chapters have been revised and updated with relevant research and clinical insights to reflect the current state of practice.New chapters have been created to cover in more depth specific content relating to neuromuscular management, lymphedema management, and psychological supports. New collaborators have joined the author groups bringing new insights and learnings.All chapters are illuminated with clinical images, illustrations, and/or case studies.Accompanying video examples and supplementary resources to illustrate key clinical presentations are on the companion website.PluralPlus Online AncillariesFor clinicians: Videos and supplementary resources

ElizabethC. Ward, BSpThy (Hons), Grad Cert Ed, PhD, FSPAALizis a speech pathologist. She is the Director of the Centre for Functioning andHealth Research, Metro South Hospital and Health Service, Queensland Health,and a conjoint Professor with the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences,The University of Queensland, in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Liz has beena leading international researcher in the field of head and neck cancermanagement for over 25 years and has had a long-term commitment to enhancingthe role of allied health services in the clinical care for patients and theirfamilies. Her research in this field has been integral to building the currentunderstanding of treatment impacts across survivorship, to demonstrating the impactof allied health services and the efficacy of our management, and in supportingequitable patient care through the establishment of safe, valid, and reliabletelehealth services. Her achievements have been enhanced, shaped, and enrichedby maintaining close working relationships with many local, national, andinternational clinical teams and key consumers who continue to guide and informher research.CorinaJ. van As-Brooks, SLP, PhD, MBACorinais a speech-language pathologist. Her professional career started at the NetherlandsCancer Institute, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and has evolved around researchand rehabilitation in head and neck cancer patients for more than 25 years. Shespecializes in voice, pulmonary, swallowing, and olfactory rehabilitation aftertotal laryngectomy and is dedicated to improving the quality of life oflaryngectomized patients and their families through contributing to productinnovation, access to devices, scientific research, and clinical education. Shehas published widely in laryngectomy rehabilitation and has lectured on thistopic at numerous international meetings and workshops. She is currently aconsultant for Atos Medical in medical education, clinical research, clinicalevaluations, regulatory affairs, innovation, and clinical expertise.