Outcome of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Cancers in Low-Resource Settings: Challenges and Opportunities

Pankaj Chaturvedi; Hitesh Singhavi; Akshat Malik; Deepa Nair

doi:10.1016/j.otc.2018.01.008

Outcome of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Cancers in Low-Resource Settings: Challenges and Opportunities

Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2018 Jun;51(3):619-629. doi: 10.1016/j.otc.2018.01.008. Epub 2018 Feb 28.

Authors

Pankaj Chaturvedi¹, Hitesh Singhavi¹, Akshat Malik¹, Deepa Nair²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Head & Neck Surgical Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Dr E Borges Marg, Parel, Mumbai 400012, India.
² Department of Head & Neck Surgical Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Dr E Borges Marg, Parel, Mumbai 400012, India. Electronic address: drdeepanair@hotmail.com.

PMID: 29501327
DOI: 10.1016/j.otc.2018.01.008

Abstract

Head and neck squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCCs) are amongst the most common cancers in certain parts of the world. Low-income and low middle- income countries make up 65% of newly diagnosed HNSCC cases annually and account for about 75% of HNSCC global mortality. These countries also suffer from a significant shortage of skilled labor, equipment, and health facilities. This article discusses the burden of HNSCCs in developing countries and the differences in outcomes compared with developed countries.

Keywords: Challenges; Developing countries; Head and neck cancer; Opportunities; Resources; Tobacco.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / mortality*
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / therapy*
Cost of Illness
Developing Countries
Head and Neck Neoplasms / mortality*
Head and Neck Neoplasms / therapy*
Humans
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck