There are many types of head and neck cancers, including cancers that occur in the mouth, those that affect the nasal passages and other area cancers, including thyroid and parathyroid cancers. Treatment depends on the type, location and size of the cancer.
Each year, more than 55,000 Americans will develop head and neck cancer. Head and neck cancers are curable if caught early.
Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition
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Head and Neck Cancer Program
Our multidisciplinary team brings together experts who collaborate on your unique head and neck cancer care from consultation through treatment and follow-up.
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Ear, Nose, and Throat Department
From voice and swallowing, balance and hearing issues to complex cancers of the head, neck, and skullbase, the Ear, Nose, and Throat Department provides diagnosis and both surgica…
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Radiation Oncology
The Department of Radiation Oncology at Boston Medical Center is committed to providing expert, compassionate care in a state-of-the-art facility. Our team of skilled radiation on…
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Maxillofacial Prosthodontics and Oral Oncology Clinic
The Maxillofacial Prosthodontics and Oral Oncology Clinic provides comprehensive oral and dental assessments for oncology patients across New England. We are one of the only multi…