The Head and Neck oncology department at Aster Hospitals is a site-specific oncology unit providing comprehensive and personalized care to head and neck cancer patients. The department aims to provide the best oncological outcome for head and neck cancer patients with a focus on the quality of life. The Head and Neck Surgery team works in close coordination with the multi-disciplinary team comprising of medical oncology, radiation oncology, onco-pathology, radiology, nuclear medicine, pain & palliative medicine, plastic and reconstructive surgery, maxillofacial surgery, speech and swallow therapists to plan an individualized and evidence-based treatment for all head and neck cancer patients across stages and types
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FAQs
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Who is a head and neck oncologist, and what do they do?
Head and neck oncologists are specialists who diagnose, treat, and manage head and neck cancers by diagnosing patients through physical examinations, biopsies, and diagnostic tests, followed by planning surgery and suitable treatment options.
What question should you ask a head and neck oncologist?
Patients must know the root cause of their persistent problems, suitable treatment options, the recovery process, precautions to consider post-treatment, lifestyle changes required, reactions to monitor post-treatment and other questions related to their medical conditions.
What are the most common types of conditions that head and neck oncologists treat?
Major treatment areas are lips, tongue, gums, throat (pharynx, larynx), sinuses, nasal cavity, salivary glands, bleeding disorders, persistent nosebleeds, etc., that head and neck oncologists in Kochi at Aster Medcity Hospital diagnose and treat.
What is the role of a head and neck oncologist in a patient's treatment?
Head and neck oncology specialists play a vital role in ensuring patients effectively recover. They diagnose and address head and neck cancers, plan treatment and surgical options, and provide the best post-treatment area.
What advancements or technologies are utilised by head and neck oncologists?
Aster Medcity Hospital has advanced medical technology, including otoscopes, rhinoscopes, laryngoscopes, imaging technology, and lasers for surgical treatment.
When should I consider seeing a head and neck oncologist?
When experiencing persistent problems like a lump in the head and neck which is not healable, difficulty in swallowing, mouth soars, nosebleeds, facial pain, numbness, etc., are major signs to see a head and neck oncologist in Kochi at Aster Medcity Hospital.
Will a head and neck oncologist help manage side effects during treatment?
Yes, medical professionals at Aster Medcity Hospital provide comprehensive treatment care after surgeries and monitor the side effects and reactions they experience. According to their medical conditions, medical experts adjust medications & consult regarding lifestyle changes.
What digestive system conditions do head and neck oncologists attend to?
Oropharyngeal, Esophageal, Salivary Gland, Hypopharyngeal, Oral, Laryngeal, Thyroid, Nasopharyngeal, and Radiation-Induced Esophagitis cancers are major primary focus areas that impact the digestive system in several ways.
How do head and neck oncologists decide if surgery is necessary?
Major influencing factors are the stage and size of the tumour, the type of cancer, the patient's overall health, past treatments undergone, consultation with patients, collaboration with other medical staff, and analysing imaging and diagnostic results.
How should I prepare for my first visit to the head and neck oncologist?
You must prepare by listing all relevant questions related to your medical conditions, collecting all medical documents and reports of previous treatments undergone, wearing comfortable clothes, and reaching the hospital before the appointment time.
