Head & Neck Cancers
Treatment for head and neck cancers requires an interdisciplinary approach. Many physical systems in the head or neck may be affected, including:
- Pharynx
- Larynx
- salivary glands
- nose and paranasal sinuses
- thyroid gland
Other tumors may be found in the bone, skin and other soft tissues of the head and neck. While many of these cancers respond well to treatment, the therapies are complex, and require the knowledge of different specialists for treatment.
Our experienced doctors at Washington Hospital Center benefit from the resources available at a major hospital. At Washington Cancer Institute, a multidisciplinary tumor board meets to discuss new cases and discuss diagnostic and treatment options. ENT physicians, radiologists, pathologists, medical oncologists, and radiation oncologists sit on this tumor board, and their combined experience results in the best diagnostic and treatment options for all our patients.
Consultations with other specialists in the field, use of advanced medical technology and access to superior patient care give our doctors the advantage when treating head and neck cancers.