Head and neck cancers are complex diseases that require a collaborative and personalized approach to care. At City of Hope® Cancer Center Duarte, our nationally renowned head and neck cancer physicians have deep expertise in a wide range of treatment options, including advanced surgical techniques, reconstructive surgery and the latest in breakthrough cancer therapies. We are committed to a multidisciplinary approach to diagnosing and treating all types and stages of head and neck cancer, including:
- Ear cancer
- Jaw cancer
- Lip cancer
- Nasal cancer
- Oral cancer
- Salivary gland cancer
- Sinus cancer
- Throat cancers (hypopharyngeal, oropharyngeal, laryngeal and nasopharyngeal cancer)
- Tongue cancer
- Tonsil cancer
Head and Neck Cancer Care in Los Angeles
Patients who choose to receive head and neck cancer treatment at our Los Angeles-area hospital are cared for by a multidisciplinary team that includes medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, endocrinologists, cancer surgeons, reconstructive surgeons, pathologists, nurses and support staff, all working together to deliver individualized treatments tailored to your specific cancer type and stage. Our team is committed to working with each patient and his or her loved ones to understand his or her unique concerns and goals for treatment.
What Sets Our Los Angeles-Area Head and Neck Cancer Program Apart?
City of Hope’s Head and Neck Cancers Program is the largest of its kind in California. Our flagship hospital is a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that has been consistently recognized as one of the best hospitals for cancer in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
Our Expertise
City of Hope offers comprehensive, leading-edge care for patients diagnosed with all types and stages of head and neck cancer, including:
- Individually tailored treatment plans developed by nationally renowned head and neck cancer experts
- Access to minimally invasive surgical options such sentinel lymph node biopsy, transoral laser microsurgery, transoral robotic surgery, less-invasive endoscopic approaches and nerve-sparing extracapsular dissection techniques
- Reconstructive surgeons with expertise in rebuilding the structure and appearance of the head and neck after cancer surgery
- Individualized medications and drug therapies, including chemotherapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapies
- Advanced radiation therapy, including intensity modulated radiation therapy, along with positron emission tomography/computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, combined for precise radiation planning
- Access to our innovative clinical trials program, which conducts more than 400 clinical trials enrolling more than 6,000 patients every year, including studies on intratumoral therapies, cellular immunotherapies, molecularly targeted therapies and microbiome-modulating interventions, in addition to supportive care trials focused on improving quality of life, symptom management and treatment-related toxicity mitigation
- Comprehensive management of thyroid tumors by a dedicated, multidisciplinary team that offers the most advanced molecular diagnostics for tumor risk stratification and guidance for management decisions
- The City of Hope Tobacco Cessation Program, which supports patients who are stopping smoking or the use of tobacco products
- Supportive care that includes rehabilitative physical, occupational and speech language therapy, counselling and behavioral health services and spiritual support staff
Our Los Angeles-Area Head and Neck Cancer Experts
Head and Neck Cancer Leadership
Ellie Maghami, M.D., is a head, neck and thyroid cancer surgeon and The Norman and Sadie Lee Foundation Endowed Professor in Head and Neck Cancer.
Thomas J. Gernon, M.D., is an otolaryngologist specializing in the treatment of head and neck cancers, particularly HPV-related malignancies, at City of Hope in Duarte and South Pasadena.
Krupal Patel, M.D., M.Sc., is an assistant clinical professor in the Division of Head and Neck Surgery at City of Hope® Cancer Center Duarte and a board-certified otolaryngologist.
Sepehr Shabani, M.D., is an assistant clinical professor in the Division of Head and Neck, Department of Surgery
Make an Appointment with Our Los Angeles-Area Head and Neck Cancer Team
The world-renowned team at City of Hope offers a deep understanding of the latest head and neck cancer treatments. Our expertise comes from treating cancer, including rare and complex cases, every day.
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