Cancer is one of the scariest things you can face. That’s why you want to choose a practice that provides the resources for you to learn all you can and the clinic with the doctors who are experienced and trained specially to deal with the wide range of cancers of the head and neck.
Through our practice’s unique and fully open resource you can learn our lips, sinuses, voice box, nasal cavity and even salivary glands are all susceptible to cancerous cells. It can be scary but you need to know there are solutions and that’s what we are here for.
The research at the government-funded National Institutes of Health and other public-private and university programs is constantly yielding new insight into these age-old problems. New technology and tools are also always in development. Our commitment to you is to keep you in-the-know about the latest developments in all of the head- and neck-related cancers.
Once you feel you’ve learned what you can here, our specialists would love to meet with you and listen to your unique symptoms. We’ve made it as easy as clicking on one of the options to the right and you’ll be starting on the road to better health and happiness.
Cancer
Cancer that begins in the cells that line the moist mucus membrane inside the mouth, nose and throat are referred to collectively as head and neck cancer. Called squamous cells, they are susceptible to cancerous growths usually caused by alcohol and tobacco use. Symptoms & Causes Cancer occurring in the oral cavity will show a…
Smoking Cessation
The decision to quit smoking is an important one you’ve likely thought much about. There are many reasons: health consequences, social stigmatization, pressure from family and friends, money or the lifestyle. These reasons are compelling, however, once you decide to quit smoking these reasons will likely seem less motivational when trying to resist the urge…
Thyroid
The thyroid is a small hormone gland at the base of the neck near the breastbone. When the body lacks iodine from poor diet or experiences thyroid overgrowth or chronic inflammation, solid or fluid-filled lumps can form. These nodules are generally minor and can subside with time, or be treated with hormone therapy or surgery.…
VNS
Patients suffering from epilepsy who do not respond to traditional treatment may find relief from vagus nerve stimulation. With this procedure, electrical impulses are used to stimulate the vagus nerve – a process that can effectively prevent seizures. How It Works A device similar to a pacemaker is implanted in the skin of your chest.…