Tumors of the Head and Neck are not common, but the treatment can cause a lifetime of symptoms and anxiety. The Division works with specialists in other departments to diagnose, treat, rehabilitate, and minimize the impact of these uncommon problems. The guiding principle of the Head and Neck Oncology Program is to provide the greatest chance of treatment success with the least impact to the patient and family. The Division focuses on the management of malignant and non-malignant tumors of the oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, sinuses, salivary glands, neck, and thyroid. The Division provides routine care of patients at both Froedtert Hospital and the Zablocki VA Medical Center.
Regular Review: Members of the Head and Neck Oncology Program meet weekly to discuss new patients and clinical care issues.
Clinical Experience: Froedtert Hospital treats almost three times as many Head and Neck Cancer patients than any other hospital in Southeastern Wisconsin.
According to the Department of Health and Family Services Office of Health Care Information, for the past five years, our team has treated more head and neck cancer patients than any other hospital in the region.
State-of-the-Art Care: The significant number of cancer patients has allowed us to develop expertise in the surgical and non-surgical management of head and neck cancer, as well.
We offer state-of-the-art immediate reconstruction after major resections. When appropriate, the physicians from Radiation Oncology and Neoplastic Diseases offer state-of-the-art treatment, including Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), innovative fractionation schedules, concurrent chemotherapy/radiation therapy, and Tomotherapy. Skull base surgeons and neurosurgeons are available for extended resections.