Head & Neck Cancer Treatment Services
Specialized care for cancers of the larynx, thyroid, oral cavity and sinuses and other cancers in the head and neck area.

Thyroid Cancer
Endometrial cancer forms in the thyroid gland (an organ at the base of the throat that makes hormones that help control heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and weight). Four main types of thyroid cancer are papillary, follicular, medullary, and anaplastic thyroid cancer.  According to the National Cancer Institute, early thyroid cancer often does not cause symptoms. But as the cancer grows, symptoms may include:

• A lump, or nodule, in the front of the neck near the Adam's apple;
• Hoarseness or difficulty speaking in a normal voice;
• Swollen lymph nodes, especially in the neck;
• Difficulty swallowing or breathing; or
• Pain in the throat or neck.

For more information:
Understanding Thyroid Cancer
What You Need To Know About™ Thyroid Cancer

Throat (Laryngeal and Pharyngeal) Cancer
Throat cancer is throat cancer: Cancer that forms in tissues of the pharynx (the hollow tube inside the neck that starts behind the nose and ends at the top of the windpipe and esophagus). Throat cancer includes cancer of the nasopharynx (the upper part of the throat behind the nose), the oropharynx (the middle part of the pharynx), and the hypopharynx (the bottom part of the pharynx). Cancer of the larynx (voice box) may also be included as a type of throat cancer.  According to the National Cancer Institute, the symptoms of cancer of the larynx depend mainly on the size of the tumor and where it is in the larynx. Symptoms may include the following:

• Hoarseness or other voice changes
• A lump in the neck
• A sore throat or feeling that something is stuck in your throat
• A cough that does not go away
• Problems breathing
• Bad breath
• An earache
• Weight loss
• These symptoms may be caused by cancer or by other, less serious problems.

For more information:
Understanding Throat Cancer
What You Need To Know About™ Cancer of the Larynx

Head & Neck Cancer Treatment at Providence Regional Cancer Centers
Supported by state-of-the-art technologies and a highly skilled support staff, the specialists of Providence Regional Cancer Centers collaborate to provide the most advanced, comprehensive approach to cancer treatment available in the San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys.  Our patients benefit from a host of programs and services, including—

Advanced Technology

• Chemotherapy 
• Computer-Assisted Microscopic and Endoscopic Neurological Surgery 
• Computer-Assisted Stereotactic Radiosurgery 
• Diagnostic Imaging 
• Infusion Therapy
• Minimally Invasive Surgery 
• Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 
• Radiation Therapy 
• Robot-Assisted Surgery 
• Tumor Board for Coordination of Multidisciplinary Care 

Comprehensive, Compassionate Support Services

• Dietary Counseling
• Home Care
• Hospice and Palliative Care
• Integrative Medicine (complementary and alternative cancer treatment)
• Lymphedema Program 
• Personal Appearance Rehabilitation Service
• Rehabilitation  
• Education, Outreach and Support

Quality Outcomes: Providence Regional Cancer Centers Annual Report

Schedule an Appointment
For a referral to a board-certified, Providence-affiliated physician, please contact our Health Resource Center at 1-888-HEALING (1-888-432-5464).  Or you can find a cancer treatment specialist by searching our online physician directory.

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