Head and neck cancers can have many different names depending on where the cancer starts. Head and neck cancers includes cancers that start in the throat, nasopharyngeal, oropharyngeal, hypopharyngeal, oral cavity, nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, and salivary glands.
According to Cancer.net, Head and neck cancer accounts for about 4% of all cancers in the United States. This year, an estimated 66,630 people (48,740 men and 17,890 women) will develop head and neck cancer.
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Because these symptoms may overlap with those of other conditions, it is important to get the correct diagnosis to find the right treatment. Use the form below to talk to one of our specialist about your symptoms today.
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Radiation can be used before head and neck cancer surgery to shrink the tumor or after surgery to kill any cancer cells left in the area. It is often delivered in conjunction with chemotherapy and targeted mediations. Head and neck cancers occur when cancerous cells develop in the head and neck area, including the mouth, throat, and nasal cavity. Usually, cancers of the head and neck begin in the moist lining of mucosal surfaces or the tissue lining of organs with hollow openings. Treatments are scheduled Monday through Friday over the course of several weeks. In some cases, we can delivery higher doses of radiation in fewer treatments.
Your treatment is custom-tailored and unique to your diagnosis, tumor size, location and involvement. Your radiation oncologist (a doctor who specializes in treating cancer with radiation) will review all available treatment options and recommend a personalized plan for you based on national guidelines, which guide all cancer treatments. Radiation therapy is used either alone or in combination with other treatments such as chemotherapy and surgery.
We are committed to offering the most advanced treatments available. Our treatment plans follow national guidelines and are the same protocols as those used by top academic cancer centers.
Our doctors, nurses, technical and support staff are experts in their fields. We work as one closely coordinated team and enjoy what we do. Consultations with registered dietitian, special nutritional supplements, and dental evaluation avialable.
We’re not afraid to admit that we love our patients and families. And because of that, we approach each person as if they were one of our own family members. We believe in the power of a smile or hug to help someone get through a challenging day.
Some patients may need as little as five treatments. We’ll spend time with you to make sure you understand your diagnosis and which treatment plan best meets your needs.
We know you have a choice about where you get your cancer care but we hope you’ll choose us.
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