Squamous cell carcinoma in the head and neck

Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2007 Jul;68(7):380-3. doi: 10.12968/hmed.2007.68.7.23976.

Abstract

Head and neck cancers are responsible for 10% of male cancers in the UK, and used to be six or seven times more common in men than women. Now these cancers are only about twice as common among men. This article reviews the presentation and management of these cancers.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / etiology
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / pathology
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / therapy*
  • Female
  • Genetic Therapy / methods
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / etiology
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / pathology
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Immunotherapy / methods
  • Male
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Photosensitizing Agents / therapeutic use
  • Prognosis

Substances

  • Photosensitizing Agents