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    Head & Neck Cancer

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    As part of Hoag Family Cancer Institute, the Head & Neck Cancer Program brings together a multidisciplinary team dedicated to treating tumors while preserving vital functions like smell, hearing, speech, and swallowing with expert, precise care.

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    Personalized Head & Neck Cancer Treatments

    More than 70,000 Americans are diagnosed with head and neck cancers each year. These cancers can affect the face, nose, sinuses, mouth, tongue, throat, larynx, salivary glands, tonsils, palate/floor of mouth, gums, lip and thyroid. The Hoag Head & Neck Cancer Program provides comprehensive and personalized care for adults with benign or malignant tumors of the head and neck. Our multidisciplinary team has special expertise in developing treatment plans that include the latest in state-of-the-art cancer care and supportive therapies that help to ensure the highest quality of life.
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    Expert Care You Can Trust

    Hoag’s commitment to accurate diagnosis, combined with progressive therapeutic options enables Hoag patients to achieve some of the highest clinical outcomes in the nation.
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    Head & Neck Cancer Nurse Navigator

    A clinical nurse navigator serves an important role as facilitator and guide for patients, providing resources, access to clinical providers and answering questions throughout the cancer journey.
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    Groundbreaking Clinical Trials & Research

    Hoag leads innovative clinical trials, including immunotherapy agents, all pushing for more advanced, effective care for head and neck cancer patients.
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