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Head and Neck Treatment program |
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Each year, more than 55,000 Americans will be diagnosed with head and neck cancer, says the American Academy of Otolaryngology. Head and neck cancer refers to tumors in body parts above the collarbone, minus the brain and thyroid. The cells that line the inside of the nose, mouth and throat are most commonly affected. Tumors can also form in the salivary glands, ears, sinus cavities and larynx (voice box). The majority of head and neck cancers are squamous cell carcinomas - firm, flat cancer cells that form in the lining of the oral cavity, upper throat and on the surface of your skin. Left untreated, these abnormal cells can spread, going into the lymph nodes or to other parts of your body. That's why early diagnosis and treatment is crucial to a positive outcome.
The information here is intended to help you understand your options. McGivney
Center staff and physicians are available to answer any your questions you and
guide you through this process.
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