Head and Neck Program
At Providence, we understand that a diagnosis of head or neck cancer is frightening. It can be difficult to know who to turn to for help. Our top oncologists, surgeons, and support team members are experts in the treatment of cancers of the larynx, throat, salivary glands, sinuses, mouth, and more. We offer many effective treatment options for these cancers, including throat cancer treatments and tongue cancer treatments. These include chemotherapy, surgery to remove cancerous cells, radiation therapy, and other effective treatments. We also help you access applicable clinical trials to supplement your care, so that you have the most advanced treatment plan available.
Head and Neck Program
At Providence, we understand that a diagnosis of head or neck cancer is frightening. It can be difficult to know who to turn to for help. Our top oncologists, surgeons, and support team members are experts in the treatment of cancers of the larynx, throat, salivary glands, sinuses, mouth, and more. We offer many effective treatment options for these cancers, including throat cancer treatments and tongue cancer treatments. These include chemotherapy, surgery to remove cancerous cells, radiation therapy, and other effective treatments. We also help you access applicable clinical trials to supplement your care, so that you have the most advanced treatment plan available.
As a leading treatment center for head and neck cancer, our experts offer highly skilled care for patients with benign and malignant tumors of the head and neck region including:
- sinuses
- oral cavity
- larynx (voice box)
- salivary glands
- swallowing passages
- thyroid
Services at our center include all phases of care — from screening and early detection to treatment and rehabilitation.
The Head and Neck Program is spearheaded by a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to meeting the complex needs of patients with head and neck tumors. This team focuses on providing you with the most effective treatments available, while helping them preserve their quality of life.
The Head and Neck Program also includes the services of dedicated Nurse Navigators who can ease the burden of a cancer diagnosis and treatment by:
- Enhancing both the quality and continuity of care by coordinating patient care services with other health care providers including: surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, primary care providers, pharmacists, dietitians and social workers
- Educating our patients regarding diagnosis and treatment options
- Facilitate the decision-making process for our patients and their families
- Ensuring continuity of care in both the inpatient and outpatient settings
Meet the Team
At Providence, you'll have access to a vast network of dedicated and compassionate providers who offer personalized care by focusing on treatment, prevention and health education.