An Integrated Approach to Head and Neck Cancer Treatment
The team includes specialists in head and neck oncologic surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, radiation oncology, medical oncology, oral medicine, radiology, speech therapy, and pathology.
Their integrated approach to head and neck cancer treatment includes state-of-the-art surgical approaches such as transoral robotic surgery to treat tonsil, tongue, oral, and larynx cancers. These approaches incorporate the resection of the tumor while preserving speech, swallowing, and breathing functions.[DBM2] High-precision image-guided radiotherapy allows for the delivery of full doses of radiation to tumors while sparing the function of adjacent, uninvolved normal tissues.
Speech pathology, audiology, oral medicine specialists, and patient support services also play an active role in helping patients maintain quality of life throughout their treatment and recovery.
