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Head and Neck Cancer

Complete Care for Tumors of the Head and Neck

Cancers of the skull, neck, mouth, jawbone, face or glands of the neck can become very serious before they’re discovered. If you have a form of head or neck cancer, Cedars‑Sinai Cancer’s Head and Neck Cancer Program offers the comprehensive care you need.

  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques

    We offer transoral (through the mouth) robotic surgery and other minimally invasive options, which can mean smaller incisions, shorter hospital stays and fewer side effects.

  • Personalized Care

    Your care team will work closely with you to determine the right options for your treatment and recovery based on your unique condition and needs.

  • Leading Reconstructive Surgery

    If your treatment requires it, our reconstructive surgery experts will focus on restoring appearance and function after the completion of your cancer treatment.

Areas of Expertise

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  • Buccal mucosa cancer

  • Hypopharyngeal, nasopharyngeal and pharyngeal cancers

  • Nasal cavity and sinus cancer

  • Parathyroid disease

  • Salivary gland diseases and tumors

  • Soft palate and hard palate cancers

  • Thyroid cancer

  • Tongue cancer

  • Tonsil cancer

Get highly skilled and compassionate care from some of the nation’s leading head and neck cancer experts.

Understanding Head and Neck Cancers

A cancer diagnosis can leave you with many questions, but our team has answers. Learn about the latest treatments as well as how we’ll help you manage pain from your condition. 

Highly Ranked in the U.S. for Cancer

Cedars‑Sinai Cancer is proud to be consistently ranked among the best cancer programs in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

World-Class Leadership

Meet Our Doctors

Allen S. Ho, MD

Co-Director, Thyroid Cancer Program

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Zachary S. Zumsteg, MD

Associate Professor, Radiation Oncology

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Jon Mallen-St. Clair, MD, PhD

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Head and Neck Cancer Research

Cedars‑Sinai researchers are always investigating new technologies and techniques for treating head and neck cancers. Our research helps us care for more patients with even the most complex cases.

Head and Neck Cancer Clinical Trials

Our clinical trials allow us to evaluate new medications, treatments and technologies that may revolutionize the care we can provide patients with head and neck cancers.

Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Research

Our otolaryngologyhead and neck surgery research team advances the field of otolaryngology through thoughtful and innovative research, including research into care options for papillary thyroid carcinoma.

Get Help Today

Call the Head and Neck Cancer care team directly at 310‑423-8030,
Monday‑Friday, 8 am-5 pm PT.

You can also have us call you back at your convenience.