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Use of Larynx-Preservation Strategies in the Treatment of Laryngeal Cancer: Guideline Summary Slide Set


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This slideshow summarizes the American Society of Clinical Oncology guideline on the use of larynx-preservation strategies in the treatment of laryngeal cancer.

This slideshow addresses the following topics:

  • Guideline methodology
  • Background
  • Guideline questions
    • What are the larynx-preservation treatment options for limited stage (T1, T2) primary site disease that do not compromise survival? What are the considerations in selecting among them?
    • What are the larynx-preservation treatment options for advanced stage (T3, T4) primary site disease that do not compromise survival? What are the considerations in selecting among them?
    • What is the appropriate treatment of the regional cervical nodes in patients with laryngeal cancer who are treated with an organ-preservation approach?
    • Are there methods for prospectively selecting patients with laryngeal cancer to increase the likelihood of successful larynx preservation?
  • Summary
  • Conclusions

Links to the Tool:
This tool is available at: http://www.asco.org/ASCO/Downloads/Cancer%20Policy%20and%20Clinical%20Affai rs/Clinical%20Affairs%20(derivative%20products)/Larynx%20Slides.pdf (If you don't have the software to open this PDF, download free Adobe Acrobat Reader® software.)

Developer

American Society of Clinical Oncology

Funding Sources

American Society of Clinical Oncology


QualityTool Topic

Disease/Condition-Related; Guideline-Related


Links to National Guideline Clearinghouse or National Quality Measures Clearinghouse:

This tool is derived from the following guideline in the National Guideline Clearinghouse (NGC): American Society of Clinical Oncology clinical practice guideline for the use of larynx-preservation strategies in the treatment of laryngeal cancer:
http://www.guideline.gov/summary/summary.aspx?ss=15&doc_id=9702&string=

History

  • Release Date: 06/2006
  • Original Summary: 08/2006
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QualityTool Classification
Disease/Clinical Category: spacer Laryngectomy; Malignant neoplasm of larynx
Stage of Care: spacer Acute care
Patient Care Process: spacer Active Care Processes: Diagnosis and Treatment > Assessment; Imaging; Medication: ordering, transcription, administration, dispensing; Surgery
IOM Domains of Quality: spacer Effectiveness
QualityTool Format: spacer Slide Presentation/Video/DVD
QualityTool Topic: spacer Disease/Condition-Related; Guideline-Related
Developer: spacer American Society of Clinical Oncology
Funding Sources: spacer American Society of Clinical Oncology

 

Last updated: July 28, 2009.

 

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