Seminars in Oncology
Volume 31, Issue 6 , Pages 726-733, December 2004

Descriptive epidemiology and risk factors for head and neck cancer

  • Erich M. Sturgis

      Affiliations

    • Department of Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
    • Department of Epidemiology, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Erich M. Sturgis, MD, Department of Head and Neck Surgery, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Unit 441, Houston, TX 77030-4009
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  • Qingyi Wei

      Affiliations

    • Department of Epidemiology, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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  • Margaret R. Spitz

      Affiliations

    • Department of Epidemiology, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

Although more common in developing countries, over 11,000 deaths will occur in the United States from head and neck cancer in 2004. Squamous cell carcinomas account for the vast majority of cases in the United States and the majority of these are related to exposure to tobacco and alcohol. Newer data suggest a genetic contribution. This group is the focus of primary and secondary preventative efforts.

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PII: S0093-7754(04)00410-5

doi:10.1053/j.seminoncol.2004.09.013

Seminars in Oncology
Volume 31, Issue 6 , Pages 726-733, December 2004

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