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Head and neck cancers are a term used to describe a range of malignant tumours that develop in or around the throat, larynx (voice box), nose, sinuses, and mouth. Most begin in the squamous cells that line the moist, mucosal surfaces inside the head and neck (e.g., inside the mouth, nose, and throat) and are often referred to as squamous cell carcinomas.
Lips, tongue, gums, inner cheek, floor, and roof of the mouth.
Tonsils and the back of the throat. Often linked to HPV (Human Papillomavirus).
Voice box (larynx).
The bottom part of the throat, beside and behind the larynx.
The upper part of the throat behind the nose.
In the parotid, sublingual, or submandibular glands.
In the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses.
Accurate diagnosis and staging are critical for effective treatment.
Flexible Fibre-Optic Laryngoscopy: A thin, flexible scope is passed through the nose to examine the throat and voice box in detail.
Panendoscopy: A procedure performed under anaesthesia to thoroughly examine the oral cavity, oropharynx, larynx, and oesophagus.
CT Scan: Provides detailed 3D images to assess the tumor size and invasion into bone.
MRI Scan: Excellent for visualising soft tissue involvement and assessing nerves.
PET-CT Scan: Determines the exact location of the cancer and whether it has spread (metastasized) to other parts of the body, crucial for staging.
Incisional or Punch Biopsy: Removal of a small tissue sample for definitive diagnosis.
Fine-Needle Aspiration (FNA) Cytology: A thin needle is used to extract cells from a suspicious neck lump (lymph node).
HPV/p16 Testing: For oropharyngeal tumours, as HPV-positive cancers have a better prognosis and may influence treatment decisions.
Our Oncology team, comprising surgical, medical, and radiation oncologists, reconstructive surgeons, pathologists, and radiologists, collaborates to design your best possible treatment plan.
Our goal is to remove the cancer completely while preserving form and function.
Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS): A minimally invasive approach for throat cancers, offering better precision, less pain, and faster recovery than traditional open surgery.
Laser Microsurgery: For precise removal of laryngeal and other tumours while preserving voice quality.
Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Surgery: For sinonasal and skull base tumours.
Neck Dissection: To remove lymph nodes in the neck if the cancer has spread.
This is a cornerstone of our program, restoring appearance and function after major tumour removal.
Free Flap Reconstruction: We transplant tissue (from the forearm, thigh, or back) with its own blood supply to rebuild the jaw, tongue, or throat, allowing for better speech and swallowing post-surgery.
Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT): Delivers high-precision radiation doses to the tumor while sparing surrounding healthy tissues like salivary glands and spinal cord.
Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT): Uses daily imaging to ensure accuracy, accounting for patient movement.
Chemotherapy: Used in combination with radiation (chemoradiation) for locally advanced diseases or palliatively.
Targeted Therapy: Drugs like Cetuximab target specific molecules on cancer cells.
Immunotherapy: For recurrent or metastatic disease, drugs like Pembrolizumab and Nivolumab help the immune system fight cancer.
Recovery is a journey. Our support doesn't end after active treatment.
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Symptoms That Demand Attention
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