Head and neck Oncology:

Head and Neck oncologists at Yashoda Cancer Institute specialize in the treatment of various head and neck cancers arising from different subsites. Multidisciplinary teams of specialists provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of patients with these tumors

Oncology experts from this unit work as part of an integrated team of specialists, who provide efficient, coordinated care for people with tumors of the head and neck. The objective of all treatment is to completely eradicate the tumor with the available armamentarium of surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Some
Head and neck cancers are complex set of tumors with challenging treatment modalities. The surgical oncologists and ENT surgeons are highly experience in performing less morbid surgeries which have a potential to preserve the organ and function. Radiation therapy plays an important role in the management of these cancers. The new radiation therapy techniques available at the centre lead to minimal side-effects compared to older techniques. The late toxicity like xerostomia (dry mouth) can be completely avoided in patients treated with highly conformal techniques.

Some of the tumors treated at this unit are as follows: