Head and Neck Cancer
Saint Raphael’s offers top experts, the latest technology, and advanced care for individuals who develop malignancies involving the head and neck.
Each year, more than 55,000 Americans are diagnosed with such cancers. The most common of these affect the cells that line the inside of the nose, mouth and throat. Tumors also can form in the salivary glands, ears, sinus cavities and larynx.
The majority of head and neck cancers are squamous cell carcinomas. 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 are crucial to a positive outcome.
The clinical staff at the Father Michael J. McGivney Center for Cancer Care are available to guide you through the treatment options available to you, as well as to provide educational and emotional support to you and your family.
Page last updated on Aug. 23, 2010