In most published literature hypopharyngeal cancer is discussed in combination with larynx
cancer. This volume is dedicated exclusively to hypopharyngeal cancer. It is a compilation by
recognized head and neck oncology experts who have extracted from published literature and
from their own clinical practice an up-to-date review and commentary on the management of
hypopharyngeal cancer. All aspects of hypopharyngeal cancer have been reviewed. They include
epidemiology diagnosis staging of disease laser and robotic surgery chemoradiotherapy
rehabilitation options of treatment in health care restricted communities supportive care
and future perspectives. The publication addresses head and neck clinicians and surgeons as
well as radiologists pathologists medical and radiation-oncologists and epidemiologists.
Health care purchasers supportive care clinicians and general medical and dental
practitioners will also benefit from this concise update.
