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Book Synopsis

An accessible advisory guide for dental professionals to the area of care for head and neck cancer patients

Care of Head and Neck Cancer Patients for Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists is an advisory guide that enables dental hygienists, dental therapists, and other health care professionals to appreciate the journey undertaken by head and neck cancer patients. Focusing on the before, during, and after treatments, the book covers common head and neck cancer treatments such as surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and innovative new therapies. It also discusses treatment complications such as halitosis, osteoradionecrosis, and radiation dermatitis. Some of the other sample topics discussed by the well-qualified authors include:

  • An introduction to substance misuse and oral health and the early detection of mouth cancer
  • The role of a dietitian in the care of head and neck cancer patients
  • Proton beam therapy and transoral robotic su

    Trade Review
    "Sections are well laid out with subsections clearly defined in the list of contents and expertly placed throughout. The sections have a structured approach from initial examination through diagnosis,treatment, complications and support allowing for natural progression through the book."
    - Michelle Williams, Dental Therapist, Published in Dental Therapy Update (Official journal of the British Association of Dental Therapists) 16:1 2023

    "Essentially practical, with a strong supporting text, this book outlines the reality of head and neck tumours and the iatrogenic consequences thereof. The chapter on the post-laryngectomy patient is beautifully illustrated, the care and maintenance of the stoma demonstrated with photographs of real cases rather than line diagrams. Equally, the chapter on robotic surgery is a glimpse into the future,especially regarding a subject which very few have actually seen."
    - Rob Bate, Dental Surgeon, Published in Dental Therapy Update (Official journal of the British Association of Dental Therapists) 16:1 2023

    "Jocelyn Harding has captured and explored the knowledge and experiences of skilled healthcare providers and patients alike, to develop this fabulously informative and insightful book...I would recommend this book to all members of the dental team: dental nurses, hygienists, therapists, dentists - everyone. There is a vast wealth of knowledge and experience captured within this book. It would be impossible not to gain from it."
    - Emma Miller, Dental Therapist, Published in BDJ Team (March 23)

    "I strongly believe that the book is a complete and up-to-date guide to understanding, learning, and diagnosing various types of carcinomas. It encompasses a wide range of topics related to not only detection and diagnosis but also patient management, care, patient education, and improving patient awareness. This makes the book a must-read for professionals like me who can play an important role in the diagnosis and management of cancer but to whom the knowledge isn't provided as a primary part of their professional life."
    - Saloni Garg, Dental Hygienist, Published in BDJ Team (March 23)

    Table of Contents

    List of Contributors ix

    Foreword xii
    Ewa Rozwadowska

    Preface xiii

    Section 1 Primary Setting 1

    1 The Early Detection of Mouth Cancer: An Initiative for the Whole Dental Team 3
    Philip Lewis

    2 Detection and Prevention of Skin Cancer for Dental Hygienists 14
    Greg Knepil

    3 Lip Cancer 20
    Alison E. Lowe

    4 Smoking and Vaping 23
    Elaine Tilling

    5 The Impact of Substance Dependence on Oral Health 29
    Teresa Servas

    6 Human Papillomavirus as a Risk Factor for Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma 36
    Elizabeth Marsh

    7 Pathologists: The Cornerstone of Head and Neck Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment 44
    Paul Hankinson and Syed Ali Khurram

    8 Mental Health and Well-Being Pretreatment 51
    Lauren Barry

    9 Flowchart 53
    Stephanie Wright

    Section 2 Specialists, Roles, and Departments 55

    10 The Multidisciplinary Team 57
    Lucy Baker

    11 History of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 60
    Mahesh Kumar

    12 Head and Neck Cancer: Clinical Nurse Specialist Role 76
    Sonja Hoy and Joanna Rydon

    13 The Role of the Dietitian in the Care of Head and Neck Cancer Patients 78
    Laura Kent and Hannah Cook

    14 Speech and Language Therapy 85
    Eve Ferguson and Sarah Hartigan

    15 The Role of the Restorative Dentist in the Management of Head and Neck Cancer Patients 91
    Michael Fenlon

    16 The Role of the Dental Nurse in an Oral and Maxillofacial Unit 98
    Laura Holdway

    Section 3 Types of Head and Neck Cancer Treatment 101

    17 Chemotherapy: An Overview 103
    Helen Davies

    18 Radiotherapy in Head and Neck Cancer 107
    Muneeb Qureshi, Brindley Hapuarachi, and Bernadette Foran

    19 The Role of Immunotherapy in Head and Neck Cancer Management 116
    Brindley Hapuarachi, Muneeb Qureshi, and Bernadette Foran

    20 Proton Therapy in the UK 123
    Karol Sikora and John Pettingell

    21 Transoral Robotic Surgery 129
    Naseem Ghazali

    22 Photobiomodulation Therapy for Management of Oral Complications Induced by Head and Neck Cancer Treatments 141
    Reem Hanna

    23 The Hologram, a New Imaging Modality in Head and Neck Cancer 157
    Mark McGurk

    24 Laryngectomy Care: What Is Required? 160
    Lauren Smallwood

    25 Mental Health and Well-Being during Treatment 169
    Lauren Barry

    Section 4 Head and Neck Cancer Treatment Complications 171

    26 Chemotherapy and Risk Assessment in Dental Treatment Planning 173
    StJohn Crean

    27 Xerostomia, from the Greek (Xero = Dry, Stoma = Mouth) = Dry Mouth 176
    Leigh Hunter

    28 The Role of Acupuncture in Radiotherapy-Induced Xerostomia 191
    Andrea N. Beech

    29 Oral Ulceration, Viral Infection, and Candidosis 194
    Mike Lewis

    30 Halitosis 197
    Charlotte M. Carling

    31 Oral Mucositis 205
    Shemifhar Freytes and Alessandro Villa

    32 Nausea and Tooth Erosion 211
    Lucy Harrison

    33 Osteoradionecrosis 213
    Imogen Fox

    34 Mucus Secretions and Hypersalivation 216
    Lucy Baker

    35 Mouth Care and Quality of Life for Patients Living with Head and Neck Cancer 218
    Jocelyn J. Harding

    36 Obturators 231
    Rhiannon Jones

    37 Physiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer Patients: An Overview 236
    Leah Dalby

    38 Radiotherapy: The Treatment That Keeps on Giving! 239
    Emma Hallam

    39 Management of Intraoral Hair Growth After Flap Reconstruction 241
    Susan Smithies

    40 Lifestyle Factors in Oral Cancer 245
    Mike Nugent

    41 Pain Management for Head and Neck Cancer Patients 249
    Roddy McMillan

    Section 5 Further Considerations, Patient Experiences and Support 253

    42 Mental Health and Well-Being Post-treatment 255
    Lauren Barry

    43 Intimacy: Advice for the Patient from a Psychologist 257
    Jo Hemmings

    44 What Is Palliative Care? 258
    Emma Husbands

    45 My Cancer, My Journey 262
    Roy Anthony

    46 Life 2.0: How My Life Has Changed Since My Cancer Diagnosis 269
    Shrenik Shah

    47 Steve’s Story 272
    Steve Baker

    48 Living with the Legacy 275
    Debbie Hemington

    49 Look Good Feel Better 279
    Lisa Curtis

    Appendix A: Head and Neck Cancer Charities UK 281

    Index 282

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      Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Publication Date: 12/01/2023
      ISBN13: 9781119795001, 978-1119795001
      ISBN10: 1119795001

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      An accessible advisory guide for dental professionals to the area of care for head and neck cancer patients

      Care of Head and Neck Cancer Patients for Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists is an advisory guide that enables dental hygienists, dental therapists, and other health care professionals to appreciate the journey undertaken by head and neck cancer patients. Focusing on the before, during, and after treatments, the book covers common head and neck cancer treatments such as surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and innovative new therapies. It also discusses treatment complications such as halitosis, osteoradionecrosis, and radiation dermatitis. Some of the other sample topics discussed by the well-qualified authors include:

      • An introduction to substance misuse and oral health and the early detection of mouth cancer
      • The role of a dietitian in the care of head and neck cancer patients
      • Proton beam therapy and transoral robotic su

        Trade Review
        "Sections are well laid out with subsections clearly defined in the list of contents and expertly placed throughout. The sections have a structured approach from initial examination through diagnosis,treatment, complications and support allowing for natural progression through the book."
        - Michelle Williams, Dental Therapist, Published in Dental Therapy Update (Official journal of the British Association of Dental Therapists) 16:1 2023

        "Essentially practical, with a strong supporting text, this book outlines the reality of head and neck tumours and the iatrogenic consequences thereof. The chapter on the post-laryngectomy patient is beautifully illustrated, the care and maintenance of the stoma demonstrated with photographs of real cases rather than line diagrams. Equally, the chapter on robotic surgery is a glimpse into the future,especially regarding a subject which very few have actually seen."
        - Rob Bate, Dental Surgeon, Published in Dental Therapy Update (Official journal of the British Association of Dental Therapists) 16:1 2023

        "Jocelyn Harding has captured and explored the knowledge and experiences of skilled healthcare providers and patients alike, to develop this fabulously informative and insightful book...I would recommend this book to all members of the dental team: dental nurses, hygienists, therapists, dentists - everyone. There is a vast wealth of knowledge and experience captured within this book. It would be impossible not to gain from it."
        - Emma Miller, Dental Therapist, Published in BDJ Team (March 23)

        "I strongly believe that the book is a complete and up-to-date guide to understanding, learning, and diagnosing various types of carcinomas. It encompasses a wide range of topics related to not only detection and diagnosis but also patient management, care, patient education, and improving patient awareness. This makes the book a must-read for professionals like me who can play an important role in the diagnosis and management of cancer but to whom the knowledge isn't provided as a primary part of their professional life."
        - Saloni Garg, Dental Hygienist, Published in BDJ Team (March 23)

        Table of Contents

        List of Contributors ix

        Foreword xii
        Ewa Rozwadowska

        Preface xiii

        Section 1 Primary Setting 1

        1 The Early Detection of Mouth Cancer: An Initiative for the Whole Dental Team 3
        Philip Lewis

        2 Detection and Prevention of Skin Cancer for Dental Hygienists 14
        Greg Knepil

        3 Lip Cancer 20
        Alison E. Lowe

        4 Smoking and Vaping 23
        Elaine Tilling

        5 The Impact of Substance Dependence on Oral Health 29
        Teresa Servas

        6 Human Papillomavirus as a Risk Factor for Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma 36
        Elizabeth Marsh

        7 Pathologists: The Cornerstone of Head and Neck Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment 44
        Paul Hankinson and Syed Ali Khurram

        8 Mental Health and Well-Being Pretreatment 51
        Lauren Barry

        9 Flowchart 53
        Stephanie Wright

        Section 2 Specialists, Roles, and Departments 55

        10 The Multidisciplinary Team 57
        Lucy Baker

        11 History of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 60
        Mahesh Kumar

        12 Head and Neck Cancer: Clinical Nurse Specialist Role 76
        Sonja Hoy and Joanna Rydon

        13 The Role of the Dietitian in the Care of Head and Neck Cancer Patients 78
        Laura Kent and Hannah Cook

        14 Speech and Language Therapy 85
        Eve Ferguson and Sarah Hartigan

        15 The Role of the Restorative Dentist in the Management of Head and Neck Cancer Patients 91
        Michael Fenlon

        16 The Role of the Dental Nurse in an Oral and Maxillofacial Unit 98
        Laura Holdway

        Section 3 Types of Head and Neck Cancer Treatment 101

        17 Chemotherapy: An Overview 103
        Helen Davies

        18 Radiotherapy in Head and Neck Cancer 107
        Muneeb Qureshi, Brindley Hapuarachi, and Bernadette Foran

        19 The Role of Immunotherapy in Head and Neck Cancer Management 116
        Brindley Hapuarachi, Muneeb Qureshi, and Bernadette Foran

        20 Proton Therapy in the UK 123
        Karol Sikora and John Pettingell

        21 Transoral Robotic Surgery 129
        Naseem Ghazali

        22 Photobiomodulation Therapy for Management of Oral Complications Induced by Head and Neck Cancer Treatments 141
        Reem Hanna

        23 The Hologram, a New Imaging Modality in Head and Neck Cancer 157
        Mark McGurk

        24 Laryngectomy Care: What Is Required? 160
        Lauren Smallwood

        25 Mental Health and Well-Being during Treatment 169
        Lauren Barry

        Section 4 Head and Neck Cancer Treatment Complications 171

        26 Chemotherapy and Risk Assessment in Dental Treatment Planning 173
        StJohn Crean

        27 Xerostomia, from the Greek (Xero = Dry, Stoma = Mouth) = Dry Mouth 176
        Leigh Hunter

        28 The Role of Acupuncture in Radiotherapy-Induced Xerostomia 191
        Andrea N. Beech

        29 Oral Ulceration, Viral Infection, and Candidosis 194
        Mike Lewis

        30 Halitosis 197
        Charlotte M. Carling

        31 Oral Mucositis 205
        Shemifhar Freytes and Alessandro Villa

        32 Nausea and Tooth Erosion 211
        Lucy Harrison

        33 Osteoradionecrosis 213
        Imogen Fox

        34 Mucus Secretions and Hypersalivation 216
        Lucy Baker

        35 Mouth Care and Quality of Life for Patients Living with Head and Neck Cancer 218
        Jocelyn J. Harding

        36 Obturators 231
        Rhiannon Jones

        37 Physiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer Patients: An Overview 236
        Leah Dalby

        38 Radiotherapy: The Treatment That Keeps on Giving! 239
        Emma Hallam

        39 Management of Intraoral Hair Growth After Flap Reconstruction 241
        Susan Smithies

        40 Lifestyle Factors in Oral Cancer 245
        Mike Nugent

        41 Pain Management for Head and Neck Cancer Patients 249
        Roddy McMillan

        Section 5 Further Considerations, Patient Experiences and Support 253

        42 Mental Health and Well-Being Post-treatment 255
        Lauren Barry

        43 Intimacy: Advice for the Patient from a Psychologist 257
        Jo Hemmings

        44 What Is Palliative Care? 258
        Emma Husbands

        45 My Cancer, My Journey 262
        Roy Anthony

        46 Life 2.0: How My Life Has Changed Since My Cancer Diagnosis 269
        Shrenik Shah

        47 Steve’s Story 272
        Steve Baker

        48 Living with the Legacy 275
        Debbie Hemington

        49 Look Good Feel Better 279
        Lisa Curtis

        Appendix A: Head and Neck Cancer Charities UK 281

        Index 282

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