NCCN Guidelines® Insights: Head and Neck Cancers, Version 1.2022
Moffitt Cancer Center · The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center · +45 more institutions
Abstract
The NCCN Guidelines for Head and Neck Cancers address tumors arising in the oral cavity (including mucosal lip), pharynx, larynx, and paranasal sinuses. Occult primary cancer, salivary gland cancer, and mucosal melanoma (MM) are also addressed. The specific site of disease, stage, and pathologic findings guide treatment (eg, the appropriate surgical procedure, radiation targets, dose and fractionation of radiation, indications for systemic therapy). The NCCN Head and Neck Cancers Panel meets at least annually to review comments from reviewers within their institutions, examine relevant new data from publications and abstracts, and reevaluate and update their recommendations. These NCCN Guidelines Insights…
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- FWCI
- 94.77
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- 100%
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- 92
Authors
37- JJJimmy J. CaudellCorresponding
Moffitt Cancer Center
- MLMaura L. Gillison
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
- EMEllie Maghami
City Of Hope National Medical Center
- SSSharon Spencer
University of Colorado Cancer Center, O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Colorado Denver
- DGDavid G. Pfister
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Kettering University
Topics & keywords
- Medicine
- Larynx
- Head and neck cancer
- Occult
- Cancer
- Radiation therapy
- Head and neck
- Paranasal sinuses
- Good health and well-being