Head and neck cancer: x-ray therapy Head and neck cancer: x-ray therapy

Series Title(s): Cancer detection series Contributor(s): Fletcher, Gilbert H. (Gilbert Hungerford), 1911- M.D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute. Publication: [Houston : The Institute, 1976 Language(s): English Format: Moving image Subject(s): Genital Neoplasms, Female -- therapy Head and Neck Neoplasms Head and Neck Neoplasms -- radiotherapy Access: Resource cannot be viewed online. Viewing copy available on-site only. Abstract: This lecture by Dr. Fletcher discusses the careful balance between actively treating cancer of the head and neck and maintaining quality of life. Doctors should favor procedures to determine types of lesions and how invasive they are without disfiguring the patient’s face. However, if the lesion is larger and more dangerous, it may be more important to perform dissection. Dr. Fletcher reminds his audience that some patients may be 35-year-old women who would want to maintain the appearance of their faces as well as their lives. Copyright: The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information) Extent: 025 min. Color: Color Credits: Gilbert H. Fletcher. Technique: Other NLM Unique ID: 7602967A (See catalog record) OCLC no.: 31643955 Permanent Link: http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/7602967A