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Head and Neck Cancer

What are head and neck cancers?
Head and neck cancers occur in the paranasal sinuses, nasal cavity, oral cavity, tongue, salivary glands, larynx, or pharynx (including the nasopharynx, oropharynx, and hypopharynx).

Cancers of the brain, the eye, the esophagus, and the thyroid gland, as well as those of the scalp, skin, muscles, and bones of the head and neck, are not usually classified as head and neck cancers.

Head and Neck Cancer Care at St. Luke’s MSTI
We treat head and neck cancers with chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, or a combination of these treatment options. Our multidisciplinary team will work with you and your primary care provider to create a personalized care plan that will treat your cancer, ease your symptoms and side effects, and strengthen you physically, mentally, and emotionally.

If you’re a candidate for surgery, our oncologists work closely with ear, nose, and throat (ENT) surgeons to ensure coordinated care.

Highlights & Resources

Specialties

  • Medical Oncology
    Treatment for cancer and blood disorders using medicine, including chemotherapy and other therapies.

  • Radiation Oncology
    Radiation therapy for cancer treatment using state-of-the-art, highly accurate technology.

Procedures & Treatments

  • Chemotherapy

    Medications administered orally or intravenously to treat cancer.

  • Radiation Therapy

    High doses of radiation to destroy cancer cells (tumors).

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Support Groups

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  • Living Through Cancer Support Group

    Support Groups

    An ongoing support program for people with cancer and their loved ones. Share your challenges and discuss topics that influence health and well-being.

Support the Patients and Families at St. Luke's Cancer Institute

Support the Patients and Families at St. Lukes Cancer Institute

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Together with our community partners and patients, we're building a stronger, healthier future for all Idahoans.

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