Cancers, Vol. 12, Pages 1543: The Evolution of Care of Cancers of the Head and Neck Region: State of the Science in 2020

Cancers, Vol. 12, Pages 1543: The Evolution of Care of Cancers of the Head and Neck Region: State of the Science in 2020 Cancers doi: 10.3390/cancers12061543 Authors: Flora Yan Hannah M. Knochelmann Patrick F. Morgan John M. Kaczmar David M. Neskey Evan M. Graboyes Shaun A. Nguyen Besim Ogretmen Anand K. Sharma Terry A. Day Cancers that arise in the head and neck region are comprised of a heterogeneous group of malignancies that include carcinogen- and human papillomavirus (HPV)-driven mucosal squamous cell carcinoma as well as skin cancers such as cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, melanoma, and Merkel cell carcinoma. These malignancies develop in critical areas for eating, talking, and breathing and are associated with substantial morbidity and mortality despite advances in treatment. Understanding of advances in the management of these various cancers is important for all multidisciplinary providers who care for patients across the cancer care continuum. Additionally, the recent Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has necessitated adaptations to head and neck cancer care to accommodate the mitigation of COVID-19 risk and ensure timely treatment. This review explores advances in diagnostic criteria, prognostic factors, and management for subsites including head and neck squamous cell carcinoma and the various forms of skin cancer (basal cell carcinoma, cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, and mela...
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