Cancers that are collectively termed as head and neck cancers usually starts to develop at the squamous cells that line the moist, mucosal. Mostly it is caused due to alcohol and tobacco; both of them are considered as the most important risk factors. Symptoms of neck and throat cancer generally, include a lump or sore throat that doesn’t heal. You may notice other symptoms such as difficulty in swallowing or hoarseness in the voice. These cancers are becoming common nowadays and account for approximately 4% of all cancers, especially in India.

RGCIRC is the best cancer hospital in India; they offer various neck cancer treatments. The team of their doctors is very friendly and supportive; they take full – care of the patients. The multi – disciplinary team of the RGCIRC doctors include these specialists:

1.Surgical oncologist: A doctor who will treat cancer by surgery.
2.Otolaryngologist: A doctor specialized in the ear, nose, and throat.
3.Reconstructive / plastic surgeon: A doctor who is specialized in reconstructive surgery, which is usually done to repair the damage usually caused by cancer treatments.
4.Maxillofacial prosthodontist: A specialist who takes up the restorative surgery at the head and neck areas.
5.Oncologic dentist: They are a special dentist who is experienced in caring for people who suffer from head and neck cancer.
6.Physical therapist: A professional who helps cancer patients to improve their physical strength and ability to move here and there.
7.Medical oncologist: doctor who treats cancer using chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and other medications.
8.Radiation oncologist: A doctor who is specialized in treating cancer using radiation therapy.
9.Speech: – language pathologist: a professional who is specialized in communication and swallowing disorders. They help cancer patients to regain their speaking and swallowing skills.
10. Audiologist: a medical professional who treats and manages the hearing problem.

This is the cancer care team at RGCIRC. It includes various health care professionals, physician assistants, oncology nurses and many more. Before any treatment plan is executed patients are observed by several specialists and then a treatment plan is created.

Treatment Overview:

Many heads and neck cancers can be cured if they are diagnosed early. Removing cancer by preserving the nearby organs and functions is the main goal of the RGCIRC doctors while treating a cancer patient. Although, while treating cancer various things are kept in mind such as type and stage of cancer, expected side effects and patients preference.

Available cancer treatments to cure neck and head cancer at RGCIRC are:

1.Surgery: Surgery is done to remove the cancerous tumor and some surrounding healthy tissues. A number of surgeries required to do depend upon the type of cancer. Through this treatment it is not possible to fully remove cancer; surgery is followed by radiation therapy or chemotherapy to destroy cancer cells.
2.Radiation therapy: During radiation therapy, the high – energy X – rays or other particles are used to destroy cancer cells.
3.Chemotherapy: In chemotherapy drugs are used to destroy cancer cells, usually by destroying the cancer cells and their ability to grow and divide.
4.Targeted therapy: During this therapy specific cancer gene, proteins or tissues that contribute to cancer growth are destroyed.
5. Immunotherapy: Also known as biologic therapy is designed to boost the body’s natural defenses to fight cancer.

These were the neck cancer treatments offered at RGCIRC, through India’s top doctors, they have the best and supportive doctors team.