Laryngeal Cancer
Laryngeal cancer is found in the larynx also called the voice box The larynx also contains the epiglottis, a small piece of tissue that moves to cover the larynx and prevent food from entering the windpipe. Laryngeal cancer, a type of throat cancer, is one of the most common forms of head and neck cancer. Patients with laryngeal cancer often need voice rehabilitation after treatment to learn how to speak again.
Nasopharyngeal Cancer
Nasopharyngeal cancer develops when cancer cells grow in the nasopharynx, the upper part of the throat behind the nose. This kind of cancer is rare. Although nasopharyngeal cancer is uncommon, because the disease typically doesn’t cause symptoms in its early stages and because its symptoms may mimic those of other, more common conditions, nasopharyngeal cancer is most often detected in its later stages.
Hypopharyngeal Cancer
Hypopharyngeal cancer is found in the hypopharynx is the lower part of the throat, which surrounds the larynx. Hypopharyngeal cancer is a type of throat cancer.
Nasal cavity and paranasal sinus cancer
Nasal cavity and paranasal sinus cancer forms in the space just behind the nose, where air passes on its way to the throat. This type of cancer may also develop in the air-filled areas that surround the nasal cavity, called the paranasal sinuses. Nasal cavity and paranasal sinus cancer are uncommon.
Salivary gland cancer
Salivary gland cancer is found in the glands that produce the saliva responsible for breaking down food
Oral cancer
Oral cancer forms in the mouth. The oral cavity includes the lips, the inside lining of the lips and cheeks, the teeth, the gums, the front of the tongue, the floor of the mouth, and the roof of the mouth.
Oropharyngeal Cancer
Oropharyngeal cancer forms in the oropharynx.The oropharynx includes the base of the tongue, the back of the roof of the mouth, the tonsils, and the side and back walls of the throat. Human papillomavirus , tobacco and alcohol use, may increase a person’s risk of oropharyngeal cancer.
Tonsil Cancer
Tonsil cancer Tobacco use and human papailloma virus are leading cause of tonsil cancer.
A thorough and accurate cancer diagnosis is the first step in developing a head and neck cancer treatment plan.
We target head and neck tumors with a range of treatments and technologies, including radiation, surgery and chemotherapy, as well as immunotherapy and targeted therapy. Your multidisciplinary team of head and neck cancer experts will answer your questions and recommend treatment options based on your unique symptoms, diagnosis and needs. Treatment options for head and neck cancer may include:
Immunotherapy
Drugs called checkpoint inhibitors are designed to help the body’s immune system identify and kill tumor cells. These drugs work by disrupting signaling proteins that allow cancer cells to disguise themselves from the immune system. Immunotherapy may not be used to treat all patients, and responses to the treatment may vary. Immunotherapy may also be used in combination with other cancer treatments.
Targeted Therapies
These are drugs designed to block the growth and spread of cancer by attacking specific proteins and preventing cancer cells from dividing or by destroying them directly. One potential target in head and neck cancer is the epidermal growth factor receptor, or EGFR, which is a protein found on the surface of many types of cancer cells. Your doctor may suggest using an EGFR-targeted drug in combination with chemotherapy or radiation therapy for head and neck cancers, such as laryngeal or hypopharyngeal cancer.
Chemotherapy
These treatments for head and neck cancer are typically reserved for patients whose cancer has metastasized to the bones or elsewhere in the body.
Radiation Therapy
This treatment delivers high doses of radiation to tumor cells in the head and neck using technology designed to reduce damage to healthy tissue and organs. By focusing the radiation directly on the tumor, these therapies may reduce the risk of common side effects associated with head and neck cancer treatment.
Surgery
Surgery is often the first-line treatment option for head and neck cancers. Some patients may be treated with surgery alone; for other patients, combining head and neck cancer surgery with radiation therapy and/or chemotherapy may be appropriate.
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