Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma: From Diagnosis to Treatment

Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Diagnosis, Biomarkers, and Therapeutic Advances

This comprehensive monograph provides an in-depth exploration of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) — the most prevalent malignant epithelial tumor of the oral cavity. Divided into five detailed chapters, it presents current insights into diagnosis, biomarker development, and emerging treatment strategies, including nanotechnology and targeted drug delivery systems.

Key Highlights:

• Chapter 1: Discusses potentially malignant disorders leading to OSCC, diagnostic techniques, and the critical role of biomarkers in therapy — including their classification, application across different disease stages, and challenges in developing novel biomarkers.
• Chapter 2: Focuses on drug delivery systems for localized OSCC treatment, covering principles, technologies, therapeutic approaches, safety profiles, and relevant patents.
• Chapter 3: Provides a comprehensive review of cancer stem cell pathways, emphasizing potential targets for therapeutic intervention in oral cancer progression, metastasis, and recurrence.
• Chapter 4: Explores nanotechnology-based approaches, highlighting advanced nanomedicines for diagnostic and therapeutic use in OSCC.
• Chapter 5: Underscores the importance of biomarkers as early diagnostic tools in detecting and managing OSCC effectively.

This monograph serves as an essential reference for researchers, clinicians, and postgraduate students in oral pathology, oncology, and biomedical sciences seeking a deeper understanding of the molecular mechanisms, diagnostic innovations, and targeted therapies shaping the future of oral cancer management.