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Head and neck cancer treatment is done to remove or destroy cancer cells and prevent the cancer from spreading to other parts of the body. The goal is not only to treat the cancer but also to preserve vital functions such as speech, swallowing, breathing and appearance as much as possible.
You should consult a doctor if you experience a persistent lump or swelling in your neck, trouble speaking or swallowing, non-healing mouth sores, chronic hoarseness or sore throat, unexplained weight loss, or symptoms like ear pain or facial numbness, you should see a doctor.
Preparation includes detailed medical evaluations such as imaging scans and biopsies. Doctors may advise stopping smoking and alcohol,improving nutrition, and managing existing medical conditions.
Treatment depends on the cancer type and stage. It may involve surgery to remove the tumor, followed by radiation therapy or chemotherapy to destroy remaining cancer cells. In some cases, non- surgical treatments like radiation or chemoradiation alone may be used.
The duration of treatment varies: surgery lasts 2-6 hours, while radiation and chemotherapy might last several weeks, resulting in a total treatment time of a few weeks to months.
Possible risks & complications include:
- Difficulty in swallowing or speaking
- Temporary or permanent voice changes
- Infection or bleeding
- Fatigue and weakness
- Dry mouth or taste changes
- Head and neck cancer treatment aids in cancer control or cure, protects critical functions such as speech and swallowing, and increases survival and quality of life.
Recovery depends on treatment type. Patients may need speech, swallowing, and nutritional support. Most patients can gradually resume normal activities over 4-8 weeks, though complete recovery may take longer.
The success rate of head and neck cancer treatment is high when detected early. Early-stage cancers have a success rate of 70-90%, while advanced stages may require combined therapies for better outcomes.
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Aster Medcity
Kochi, India
- 670 bed facility
- 24 hours Emergency and Trauma Care
Aster Centres of Excellence
- Cardiac Sciences
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- Oncology
- Gastroenterology
- Integrated Liver Care
- Womens Health
- Child & Adolescent Health
- Multi Organ Transplant
- Diagnostic Technology used for increasing the efficiency of diagnostic procedures.
- Streamlined Application of Therapeutic Technology
- Minimal Access Robotic Surgery (MARS) which makes use of the da Vinci Surgical System is applied by the specialists in Aster Medcity, Kochi, Kerala.
- ORI Fusion Digital Integrated Operation Theatres which applies Karlstorz OR1 Fusion system.
- Completely digital Anesthesia facility
- Pharmacy which possesses completely Automated Drug Dispensing
Medicana Camlica Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey
4.2 ( 2 Reviews )
Medicana Camlica Hospital located in Istanbul, Turkey is accredited by JCI. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:
- 150 bedded Hospital
- Specialty-based clinics
- Fully-equipped patient rooms
Memorial Sisli Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey
Memorial Sisli Hospital located in Istanbul, Turkey is accredited by JCI. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:
- Operates in a closed area of 53,000 sqm
- Capacity of 252 beds
- 13 Operating rooms
- 4 Intensive Care Units (KVC, General, Coronary, Neonatal)
- 3 Laboratories
- Organ Transplantation Center
- IVF Center
- Genetic Center
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- Breast Health and Disease Center
- Oncology Center
- Da Vinci Robotic Surgery Center
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Hisar Intercontinental Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey
Architecture of the Hospital designed as per the comfort of patients-
- Consisting of 8 floors, 212 bed capacity
- 75m2 suite rooms
- 35 thousand m2 closed area
- 7 operating rooms
- 53 polyclinics
- 54 Departments
- Hotel-like patient rooms
- Intensive care units consisting of 33 beds
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Center inside the hospital
- PYXIS computerized medicine system working with fingerprint
- Social waiting areas
- Indoor and Outdoor Cafeterias & Restaurants
NMC Specialty Hospital
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
NMC Specialty Hospital located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is accredited by JCI. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:
- 104 Patient Rooms/Wards
- 7 Operating Rooms
- Laboratory endowed with centrally computerized System
- 24-hour Emergency Department
- 24-hour Pharmacy
- 24-hour Ambulance Services
- Radiology Department offering state-of-the-art equipment, including MRI (1.5 Tesla), 64-slice spiral CT Scanner, 4-D Ultrasound with color Doppler, Bone Densitometry, Digital Mammogram with CAD System, and Digital X-Ray Systems with fully integrated PACS
NMC Specialty Hospital, Al Nahda
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
4.7 ( 2 Reviews )
NMC Specialty Hospital, Al Nahda located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is accredited by JCI. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:
- 72 Patient Rooms
- 10 ICU Beds
- 10 NICU Beds
- 4 Operation Theatres
- Well-equipped Laboratory
- Radiology Department
- Smaller Medical Centers and Clinics in Dubai
- Advanced Technology used by the Hospital- a patient friendly closed MRI (1.5 tesla), 64 Slice - Dual Source Siemens Definition MDCT CT scanner, 4-D Ultrasound with Color Doppler, Digital Fluoroscopy, Mammogram, and Digital X - Ray systems backed by a fully integrated PACS system
- 24-hour In-house Pharmacy
- 24-hour Ambulance services
Apollo Spectra Hospital
Pune, India
Apollo Spectra Hospital located in Pune, India is accredited by JCI. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:
- Present in a 30000 sq. ft. area
- 5 beds are for critical care
- 5 ultra-modern modular OTs
- World class rehabilitation center
- In-house pharmacy
- Beautifully designed In-patients waiting area
- 80 plus healthcare professionals which also includes 45 specialist consultants
Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center -Ichilov Hospital
Tel Aviv, Israel
Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center -Ichilov Hospital located in Tel-Aviv, Israel is accredited by JCI. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:
- The center possesses high end infratsructure with latest technologies which are upbgraded on a regular basis.
- There are 60 departments in Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
- The center has as many as 6 institutions:
- Ichilov General Hospital
- Ted Arison Medical Tower
- Dana-Dwek Children's Hospital
- Sammy Ofer Heart & Brain Building
- Adams Health Science & Rehabilitation Building (in the planning stage)
- Lis Maternity and Women's Hospital
- Patient Care Numbers (annual) are as follows:
- 400,000 patients
- 36,000 surgeries
- 220,000 ER visits
- 12,000 births
- The bed capacity of the center is 1300.
- Good success rates during treatment for the majority of conditions.
Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital
Delhi, India
3.9 ( 2 Reviews )
- Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi, is a 250-bed tertiary care hospital known for advanced medical technology and patient-centred care.
- The hospital offers services across 22+ specialities, including Cardiac Sciences, Orthopaedics, Urology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics, and Gynaecology.
- It is a regional hub for complex procedures such as neurovascular interventions, targeted cancer treatments, heart surgeries, kidney and liver transplants, and bariatric care.
- Equipped with a 3.0 Tesla MRI, 256 Slice CT Angio, Cath Labs, Digital Orthopaedic Suite, and advanced diagnostic tools, and supported by 275+ doctors and 606+ trained staff, Max Smart Saket provides high-quality, multidisciplinary care for domestic and international patients.
Lifecare Hospital, Musaffah
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Lifecare Hospital, Musaffah located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is accredited by ISO, JCI. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:
- Inpatient Pharmacy
- Outpatient Pharmacy
- Nursing Department
- Laboratories
- Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
- Rehabilitation Center
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+99Process Involved for Head & Neck Cancer Treatment
- Diagnosis and staging
- Treatment planning
- Active Treatment
- Rehabilitation and follow-up
- Oral cancer
- Throat cancer
- Laryngeal cancer
- Nasal and sinus cancer
- Salivary gland cancer
- Surgical tumor removal: Is done to physically remove the cancerous tumor along with a small margin of healthy tissue to ensure that all cancer cells are cleared. In some cases, nearby lymph nodes may also be removed to prevent cancer spread.
- Radiation therapy: Uses high-energy rays to destroy cancer cells or stop them from growing. It may be used alone in early-stage cancer or after surgery to eliminate any remaining cancer cells.
- Chemotherapy: Involves anticancer medicines given by injection or in tablet form to kill cancer cells throughout the body. It is often combined with radiation therapy for better results in advanced cancers.
- Targeted therapy: Focuses on specific molecules or proteins that help cancer cells grow. This treatment damages cancer cells while causing less harm to normal healthy cells.
- Immunotherapy: Strengthens the body’s immune system so it can recognise and attack cancer cells more effectively. It is usually used in advanced or recurrent head and neck cancers.
International patients require valid medical documents, diagnosis reports, and a medical visa approved for cancer treatment in {country}.
Patients diagnosed with head and neck cancers of the mouth, throat, larynx, nose, sinuses, or salivary glands are eligible. Eligibility depends on cancer treatment goals.
- Reconstructive Plates: These are metal plates used to rebuild or support facial bones after tumour removal, helping restore facial structure and stability.
- Bone Grafts: Involves replacing removed or damaged bone with bone taken from another part of the body or a medical substitute, helping restore normal shape and function.
- Soft Tissue Flaps: Are sections of skin, muscle, or tissue moved from one part of the body to repair areas affected by cancer surgery, improving healing and appearance.
- Voice prosthesis valves (Post-laryngectomy patients): These valves are small medical devices placed after removal of the voice box(larynx). They help patients speak by allowing air from the lungs to pass into the food pipe, creating sound while preventing food and liquids from entering the airway.
- Reconstructive surgery
- Tracheostomy
- Feeding tube placement
- Speech and swallowing therapy
- Cancer control or cure
- Preservation of vital functions
- Improved survival and quality of life
- Most patients acquire tumour control after treatment.
- Reduced pain, swelling, or trouble swallowing are examples of symptom relief.
- Gradually resuming daily activities with appropriate rehabilitation and aftercare
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