Head and Neck Cancer

The head and neck cancer team leads in the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of both benign and malignant diseases of the head and neck region. Our team employs a multidisciplinary approach to diagnose and treat all types and stages of cancers that occur in the head and neck region, including:

• Oral cancer (lip, mouth, tongue, palate)
• Oropharyngeal cancer (tonsil, tongue base, soft palate) - including Davinci Robotic Surgery (TORS)
• Laryngeal cancer (voice box)
• Hypopharyngeal cancer (throat and swallowing passage cancer)
• Thyroid cancer and tumors
• Parathyroid disease (Hyperparathyroidism) - including Minimally Invasive Radioguided Parathyroidectomy
• Salivary gland tumors
• Cutaneous malignancies of the head and neck

Patients are thoroughly evaluated by our team of physicians and caregivers in order to make the most accurate diagnosis and treatment plan. We provide patients with the information needed to understand their disease and decide on the best treatment plan for them. Treatments may include surgery, radiation, and/or chemotherapy as well as medical therapy. Throughout treatment, we emphasize ongoing communication with patients, families, and referring physicians.

Medicine in Blue and White Video - Robotic surgery technology

Head and neck cancers account for approximately 5 percent of cancers in the United State. They are more common in men and in people over 50 years old. For James Bittenbender, it all started with a scratchy throat. Learn how robotic surgery helped to treat his cancer.