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Head & Neck Oncology
medical tourism Head & Neck Oncology
For patients seeking advanced care for oral, throat, or thyroid cancers, medical tourism provides access to leading head & neck oncology centers in countries like India, Thailand, Turkey, and South Korea at 40-60% lower costs than Western nations. These JCI-accredited hospitals offer cutting-edge treatments including transoral robotic surgery (TORS), proton therapy, HPV-specific protocols, and microvascular reconstruction – performed by internationally trained surgeons.
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 | Oncology Head & Neck Oncology (Chemotherapy) | Oncology > Head & Neck Oncology |  | Chennai | Yes | 3 star, 4 star, 5 star | Yes | Yes | Arabic, English, Persian | From: 119.00$ | head-neck-oncology oncology | chennai | visa | 3-star 4-star 5-star | transfer | yes-translator | arabic english persian | ||||
 | Oncology Head & Neck Oncology (Radiation) | Oncology > Head & Neck Oncology | | India | Yes | Yes | Yes | From: 100.00$ | head-neck-oncology oncology | india | visa | transfer | yes-translator | ||||||||
 | Oncology Head & Neck Oncology (Surgical) | Oncology > Head & Neck Oncology | | Chennai | Yes | 3 star, 4 star, 5 star | Yes | Yes | Arabic, English, Persian | From: 119.00$ | head-neck-oncology oncology | chennai | visa | 3-star 4-star 5-star | transfer | yes-translator | arabic english persian |
Head & Neck Oncology
Head & Neck Oncology is a specialized branch of cancer care focused on tumors affecting the oral cavity, throat, larynx, sinuses, salivary glands, and thyroid. These cancers account for 4% of all malignancies, with strong links to tobacco, alcohol, and HPV infection. Early detection significantly improves outcomes through organ-preserving treatments.
Types of Head & Neck Cancers
- Oral Cancer (Lips, tongue, gums)
- Oropharyngeal Cancer (Tonsils, base of tongue – often HPV+)
- Laryngeal Cancer (Voice box)
- Nasopharyngeal Cancer (Upper throat)
- Thyroid Cancer (Increasingly common)
Risk Factors & Prevention
Key Risks:
- Tobacco & alcohol use
- HPV infection (Types 16/18)
- Epstein-Barr virus (Nasopharyngeal)
- Radiation exposure (Thyroid)
🔹 Prevention Strategies:
- HPV vaccination (Gardasil-9)
- Tobacco cessation programs
- Regular dental/oral screenings
Diagnosis & Staging
- Imaging: PET-CT, MRI for tumor mapping
- Endoscopy: Direct visualization (Nasopharyngoscopy/Laryngoscopy)
- Biopsy: HPV/p16 testing for oropharyngeal tumors
- Molecular Testing: PD-L1, EGFR status for immunotherapy
Treatment Approaches
1. Surgery
- Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS) – Minimally invasive for throat tumors
- Neck Dissection – For lymph node involvement
- Reconstructive Surgery – Free flaps for defect repair
2. Radiation Therapy
- IMRT/Proton Therapy – Precision targeting to spare salivary function
3. Systemic Therapies
- Immunotherapy (Pembrolizumab/Nivolumab for recurrent/metastatic)
- Targeted Therapy (Cetuximab for EGFR+ tumors)
- Chemoradiation – Gold standard for locally advanced cases
Breakthrough Innovations
- HPV-Specific Protocols – De-escalation therapy for HPV+ oropharyngeal cancer
- Liquid Biopsies – Early detection of recurrence
- Speech & Swallow Preservation Techniques – Functional outcomes focus
Post-Treatment Rehabilitation
- Speech therapy for laryngeal cancer survivors
- Nutritional support (feeding tube management)
- Dental/oral care for radiation-induced xerostomia