Head and Neck Cancers, Version 2.2020, NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology

J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2020 Jul;18(7):873-898. doi: 10.6004/jnccn.2020.0031.

Abstract

Treatment is complex for patients with head and neck (H&N) cancers with specific site of disease, stage, and pathologic findings guiding treatment decision-making. Treatment planning for H&N cancers involves a multidisciplinary team of experts. This article describes supportive care recommendations in the NCCN Guidelines for Head and Neck Cancers, as well as the rationale supporting a new section on imaging recommendations for patients with H&N cancers. This article also describes updates to treatment recommendations for patients with very advanced H&N cancers and salivary gland tumors, specifically systemic therapy recommendations.

MeSH terms

  • Head and Neck Neoplasms* / diagnosis
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms* / therapy
  • Humans
  • Medical Oncology
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic