Head & Neck Oncology

The Head & Neck Oncology Department offers highly qualified and trained professionals consisting of head & neck surgeons, Plastic surgeons, medical oncologist, Cytopathologist, Dentist, speech & swallow therapist and Physiotherapist .

They are adept in providing expert and comprehensive care to patient with cancers of:

  • Oral cavity - Lip, tongue, gums, Floor of the mouth , Buccal mucosa
  • Tonsils
  • Pharynx (Throat)
  • Larynx (Voice box)
  • Salivary glands
  • Lymph nodes in the neck
  • Nasal cavity & sinuses
  • Ear
  • Thyroid & Parathyroid glands
FAQ
1) What is head and neck oncology?
It is the branch of medicine that focuses on diagnosing and treating cancers of the head, neck, throat, mouth, and thyroid.
2) What are common head and neck cancers?
These include oral cancer, throat cancer, laryngeal cancer, nasal cavity cancer, and thyroid cancer.
3) What are the symptoms of head and neck cancer?
Symptoms may include a lump, persistent sore throat, difficulty swallowing, hoarseness, or unexplained weight loss.
4) What causes head and neck cancer?
Tobacco use, excessive alcohol consumption, HPV infection, and prolonged sun exposure are major risk factors.
5) How is head and neck cancer diagnosed?
Diagnosis involves physical exams, imaging (CT, MRI, PET scans), biopsies, and sometimes endoscopy.

Head & Neck Oncology in Pune | Comprehensive Head & Neck Cancer Care

Head & Neck Oncology in Pune

Poona Hospital's Head & Neck Oncology Department provides multidisciplinary care through head and neck surgeons, plastic surgeons, medical oncologists, cytopathologists, dentists, speech and swallow therapists and physiotherapists.

Head and Neck Cancer Care

The department provides care for cancers affecting the oral cavity, including the lip, tongue, gums, floor of the mouth and buccal mucosa; tonsils; pharynx; larynx; salivary glands; neck lymph nodes; nasal cavity and sinuses; ear; and thyroid and parathyroid glands.

Oral, Throat and Laryngeal Cancer Care

Head and neck oncology includes cancers of the mouth, throat and voice box. The official FAQ identifies oral cancer, throat cancer and laryngeal cancer among common head and neck cancers.

Thyroid and Salivary Gland Cancer Care

The department also identifies thyroid, parathyroid and salivary gland cancers within its clinical scope. Diagnosis and treatment depend on the tumour site, stage and individual clinical findings.

Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Oncology

Head and neck cancer care can involve several specialists. Poona Hospital's team structure includes surgical, oncology, pathology, dental, speech and swallow and physiotherapy expertise.

Diagnosis of Head and Neck Cancer

The official FAQ lists physical examination, CT, MRI, PET scans, biopsies and sometimes endoscopy as diagnostic approaches. The appropriate investigation depends on the clinical presentation.

Symptoms and Risk Factors

Possible symptoms include a lump, persistent sore throat, difficulty swallowing, hoarseness or unexplained weight loss. The official page identifies tobacco use, excessive alcohol consumption, HPV infection and prolonged sun exposure as major risk factors.