Treatment

Head and neck cancer treatment depends on the type, location, and size of your cancer. 

Treatments for head and neck cancers include:

• surgery including transoral robotic surgery and reconstructive surgery
• radiation therapy
• chemotherapy
• other therapies

Your team may include ENT providers, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, speech pathologists, and oral surgeons. 

MetroHealth's Cancer Institute provides access to some of the most innovative treatment options in northeast Ohio, including localized radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and minimally invasive surgery.

After treatment, recovery from head and neck cancers involve working with a group of specialists to cope and rehabilitate with side effects such as:

• hearing loss
• difficulty eating
• dental problems
• thyroid issues
• difficulty speaking
• difficulty breathing