Head and Neck Cancer Care

Maximum success, minimal side effects

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Our approach to head and neck cancer care

Head and neck cancer can have a profound impact on your daily life, interfering with simple things like eating, speaking and breathing. Our compassionate team of specialists and clinicians are dedicated to providing personalized, comprehensive care to help you navigate this complex journey.

Your health and well-being are our top priorities. We're here to support you every step of the way, from diagnosis to recovery, all with the highest level of care and empathy.

Meet our experts

Highly skilled ear, nose and throat surgeons. With support from radiation oncologists, hematologists, oncologists and neurosurgeons. A compassionate team, all here for you.

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Why choose WellSpan for head and neck cancer care?

Choosing a head and neck cancer team is a big decision. Our experienced specialists use a team approach, exploring all options to deliver the care that's right for you. Our advanced treatments and minimally invasive procedures can effectively treat many cancers and help preserve your ability to eat and swallow.

Full-service care

We offer a comprehensive range of services to diagnose and treat head and neck cancers, including:

  • surgical oncology
  • radiation oncology
  • medical oncology
  • speech-language pathology
  • audiology
  • rehabilitation

Our team of experts will work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan that meets your individual needs.

Cutting-edge techniques

Our team is equipped to deliver the latest technology and techniques to give you the best possible care and minimize side effects. We use minimally invasive surgical techniques whenever possible. The benefits over traditional surgery include less pain, less scarring, a shorter recovery time and a lower risk of complications. Other innovative treatments we offer include intensity-modulated radiation and proton therapy.

Clinical trials

We're committed to providing you with access to the latest treatments for head and neck cancers. That's why we participate in many clinical trials that are testing new and innovative treatments. It offers you the opportunity to receive cutting-edge care that may not be available elsewhere.

Industry-leading collaboration

The WellSpan Cancer Institute works in collaboration with Johns Hopkins Medicine Kimmel Cancer Center in Baltimore to provide you with options like second opinions, expanded clinical trials, advanced gene therapy and access to specialists who treat the most complex cancers.

Thorough support

The WellSpan Cancer Institute works in collaboration with Johns Hopkins Medicine Kimmel Cancer Center in Baltimore to provide you with options like second opinions, expanded clinical trials, advanced gene therapy and access to specialists who treat the most complex cancers.