Management of cancer of the base of tongue

The management of base of tongue cancer has evolved steadily over time. Organ preservation with primary radiation therapy has produced excellent oncologic and functional outcomes. Concomitant chemotherapy has become important in patients with locoregionally advanced disease. Planned neck dissection...

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Published inOtolaryngologic clinics of North America Vol. 38; no. 1; p. 75
Main Authors Han, Peter, Hu, Kenneth, Frank, Douglas K, Sessions, Roy B, Harrison, Louis B
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.02.2005
Subjects
Antineoplastic Agents - therapeutic use
Chemotherapy, Adjuvant
Glossectomy
Humans
Neoplasm Staging
Quality of Life
Radiotherapy, Adjuvant
Tongue Neoplasms - pathology
Tongue Neoplasms - therapy
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:The management of base of tongue cancer has evolved steadily over time. Organ preservation with primary radiation therapy has produced excellent oncologic and functional outcomes. Concomitant chemotherapy has become important in patients with locoregionally advanced disease. Planned neck dissection after organ preservation therapy continues to be an integral step for regional control. This article reports the results of a literature review of base of tongue cancer emphasizing a multidisciplinary approach to obtain optimal results in terms of cure and quality of life.
ISSN:0030-6665
DOI:10.1016/j.otc.2004.10.016