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
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