COMPREHENSIVE TREATMENT OF LOCALLY ADVANCED CANCER OF THE TONGUE AND THE FLOOR OF THE ORAL CAVITY

Abstract

The monograph presents modern data in diagnosis and treatment with optimization of management tactics for patients with locally advanced cancer of the tongue and floor of the mouth. Despite great achievements, relapses and complications are still observed, most importantly, mortality is increasing due to late diagnosis and treatment. They lead to repeated manipulations, unsatisfactory results and worsen the prognosis.

The monograph describes the causes of tumor lesions, their classification, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, including treatment, and patient management algorithm. Based on the analysis of our own clinical observations and literary information on the management of patient data, an algorithm of measures was developed.

The monograph is intended for oncologists, dentists, general practitioners, researchers, masters and clinical residents of medical universities.