Involves the surgery for cancers of the tongue, cheeks, jaw, voice box, sinuses. Multiple treatments are available. Also involves reconstructive surgery after extensive resections in head and neck cancer to help restore form and function of the affected areas.
Head and neck cancer is a disease in which cancer begins in certain types of cells in your mouth, nose, sinuses, throat, or salivary glands. The head and neck region includes the nose, sinuses, mouth, jawbones, and the area behind the nose and under the chin. It can be caused by a number of factors including genetics, lifestyle habits, tobacco use, and alcohol consumption. Treatment options include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.