Head and Neck Cancer Unit
The Head and Neck Oncology Program provides comprehensive clinical care to patients with malignant tumors of the head and neck.
Our patient care team includes surgeons, radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, dental medicine specialists, a speech and swallowing disorders specialist, and a nurse specialist in head and neck oncology.
Head and Neck Masses Treated at UC San Diego Health System
- Vocal cord cancer
- Tongue cancer
- Nasopharynx cancer
- Thyroid and parathyroid cancer
- Benign thyroid and parathyroid nodules
- Cheek cancer
- Tonsil cancer
- Lip cancer
- Oral cancer (including from HPV 16)
- Esophageal Cancer
- Paranasal sinus and nasal cavity cancer
- Larynx cancer
- Metastasized cancer with an unknown primary
- Recurrent head and neck cancer
- Nose cancer
- Salivary gland cancer
- Skull base tumors
Working together for you
All patient cases are presented at a multidisciplinary tumor board comprised of the patient care team, as well as radiologists and pathologists. We provide state-of-the-art treatment options, including advanced surgical and reconstructive techniques. In addition to standard radiation therapy, conformal radiotherapy, gamma knife, and stereotactic radiotherapy are also used when appropriate.
The Head and Neck Oncology Unit participates in innovative clinical trials investigating new technologies and treatments. As a subsite of the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group — a national research organization funded by the National Cancer Institute — we are also involved in radiation therapy research. Read more.
Appointments
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