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| Physicians: Dr. Lana Jackson Dr. David J. Terris |
Division of Head and Neck Surgery
The division of head and neck surgery provides comprehensive treatment of
benign and malignant tumors of the head and neck. The section specializes in
the care of patients with cancer of the larynx, oral cavity, oropharynx,
sinuses and nasal cavity, salivary glands, thyroid and parathyroid glands
and of the skin. Particular interests in the division include laryngeal
conservation surgery for cancer of the larynx, skull base surgery, salivary
gland and thyroid surgery, and complex free flap reconstruction of bone and
soft tissue defects after tumor removal.
From diagnosis to treatment and beyond, a multidisciplinary team approach to
patient care is employed, with close collaboration with radiation oncology,
medical oncology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, neurosurgery, speech
pathology, interventional and diagnostic radiology, and maxillofacial
prosthodontics. PET and PET-CT scanning is available for early diagnosis of
tumor spread and to monitor for recurrence. Both surgical and non-surgical
treatment options are offered through the division and include concurrent
chemotherapy and radiation therapy, hyperfractionated radiation therapy,
brachytherapy implantation, tumor embolization and stereotactic gamma knife
surgery as well as participation in national and institutional clinical
trials.
Care of the patient with head and neck cancer is an ongoing process and is
not limited to treatment of the disease. Treatment can affect appearance and
functions that are often taken for granted such as speech and swallowing.
Restoration of appearance and function to maximize quality of life is an
essential part of treatment. Voice restoration after laryngeal surgery, oral
rehabilitation and prosthetic reconstruction after treatment is emphasized.
Continuity of care and long-term follow up are vital components of head and
neck cancer treatment and are provided through the division.
Research interests in the division of head and neck surgery include early
detection of tumor spread, endoscopic neck surgery, prevention of tumor
development from early pre-malignant conditions and restoration of quality
of life to pre-treatment levels.
Visitors to this site are encouraged to contact the division for additional
information and to visit the related links listed below.
- What is an Otolaryngologist?
- What is Head and Neck Surgery?
- American Academy of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery
- American Head and Neck Society: Patient Information
- American Cancer Society
- National Cancer Institute- Head and Neck Cancer Homepage
- Cancer Index- Head and Neck Cancers
- Head and Neck Cancer- Online Support Group
- Medline Plus- Head and Neck Cancer Information
- People Living with Cancer
- Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer (SPOHN)
- Web Whispers: A site for larynx cancer survivors
- Laryngectomy Life
- Laryngectomy Voice Rehabilitation
- International Association of Laryngectomies
- Understanding Cancers of the Head and Neck
- Advice for Laryngectomies
- The Oral Cancer Foundation
- Thyroid Cancer Survivors
- MCG Thyroid/Parathyroid Center