Treatment for Head and Neck Cancer
At the Cedars-Sinai Head and Neck Cancer Program trained specialists use state-of-the art techniques for treating cancer, including:
- Buccal mucosa cancer surgery
- Cancer staging
- Chemotherapy
- Ear cancer surgery
- Endoscopic transoral laser surgery
- Floor of mouth cancer surgery
- Hypopharynx cancer surgery
- Laryngeal surgery (larynx)
- Image-guided surgery
- Nasal cavity and sinus cancer
- Nasopharynx cancer surgery
- Neck dissection
- Palate cancer surgery
- Pharynx cancer surgery
- Radiation therapy
- Salivary gland surgery (parotid gland, submandibular gland, sublingual gland)
- Thyroidectomy
- Tongue cancer surgery
- Tonsil cancer treatments
- Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS)
In addition, the program also offers a Tumor Board that meets weekly to review individual patient cases and provide recommendations on the most optimal treatment alternatives. The Tumor Board provides unparalleled expertise, allowing physicians to consult with a variety of specialists in one setting.