Services Offered

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.

Responsive Care: The Division attempts to offer an appointment to every referred cancer patient within three days. Initial appointments are often seen outside of "routine" office hours in order to begin the process of evaluation and triage.

Multidisciplinary Evaluation and Care: A comprehensive multidisciplinary team is readily available for the care of patients with newly diagnosed or recurrent cancers of the head and neck. Although every patient will not need to see every specialist, the team includes cancer surgeons, reconstructive surgeons, radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, radiologists, dentists, nurses, speech/language pathologists, psychologists, nutrition specialist, and social workers. The otolaryngologist usually coordinates the initial intake. The treating surgeon and treating radiation oncologist often see cancer survivors simultaneously in follow-up. These multidisciplinary clinics have been available to our patients for over 30 years.

Regular Review: Members of the Head and Neck Oncology Program meet weekly to discuss new patients and clinical care issues.