Oral Cancer / / edited by Kalu U. E. Ogbureke.

• TeilnehmendeR: Ogbureke, Kalu U. E.,
• Place / Publishing House: [Place of publication not identified] : : IntechOpen,, 2012.
• Year of Publication: 2012
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (402 pages)
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• ISBN: 9535168738
• Hierarchical level: Monograph
• Statement of Responsibility: edited by Kalu U. E. Ogbureke.

Oral cancer is a significant public health challenge globally. Although the oral cavity is easily accessible, early diagnosis remains slow compared to the enhanced detection of cancers of the breast, colon, prostate, and melanoma. As a result, the mortality rate from oral cancer for the past four decades has remained high at over 50% in spite of advances in treatment modalities. This contrasts with considerable decrease in mortality rates for cancers of the breast, colon, prostate, and melanoma during the same period. This book attempts to provide a reference-friendly update on the etiologic/risk factors, current clinical diagnostic tools, management philosophies, molecular biomarkers, and progression indicators of oral cancer.