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Our Services and Technology


The HCC Head and Neck Tumor program encompasses cancers of the:

  • Skin
  • Mouth
  • Thyroid
  • Throat
  • Saliva Glands
  • Other sites in the head and neck region, excluding the brain

Our Services Include:

  • The latest surgical techniques and reconstruction approaches, customized to the individual patient's needs. Among these are reconstruction of the larynx, trachea and esophagus.
  • Endoscopic surgeries for tumors of the thyroid, parathyroid, mouth, throat and base of the skull.
  • Laser surgery
  • Brachytherapy, or implanting radioactive seeds at the tumor site to provide targeted radiation.
  • Highly advanced, computerized three-dimensional planning for radiotherapy
  • State-of-the-art chemotherapy regimens
  • A separate, comprehensive Thyroid and Parathyroid Tumor Clinic, including evaluation by a multidisciplinary team.
  • Diet and nutritional consultation
  • Physical and occupational therapy
  • Speech and swallowing therapy

 Learn more about MUSC's Head and Neck Cancer Program »






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