Head and neck cancer: Specialized treatment from a leader in cancer care

At the UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center, we treat all types of head and neck cancers. This includes cancers of the mouth, throat, tongue, tonsil, larynx, lip, sinuses and nasal cavity.

We treat more than 500 patients with head and neck cancers each year using the most advanced, precise and innovative therapies to attack your individual cancer. At the same time, we provide expert support and services to help you achieve the best possible quality of life during and after your cancer treatment.

The Carbone Cancer Center is the only comprehensive cancer center in Wisconsin. You can count on us for exceptional care.

Our multidisciplinary team meets weekly to discuss each new case in a specialized Tumor Board specifically designed for head and neck cancer patients. Together, we design an individualized plan for your treatment. The team’s knowledge and experience ensure that you receive the best possible care. There are several treatments we might suggest.

Cancers that affect your head and neck require expert care since they can affect your speech, breathing, swallow function, taste and appearance. Those who may take part in your care at UW Health include:

• Audiologists

• Dentists

• Ear, nose and throat doctors (otolaryngologists)

• Medical oncologists

• Neuroradiologists

• Nurses

• Nutrition specialists

• Pain specialists

• Pathologists

• Radiation oncologists

• Speech-language specialists

• Voice and swallow specialists