Treatment At Penn State Cancer Institute, we diagnose and treat all types of head and neck cancers. Our multidisciplinary team is made up of surgeons, radiation and medical oncologists, and pathologists. We guide you through every step of your care. Our head and neck specialists may treat your cancer with complex or simple surgery, as needed.

Research into head and neck cancer at Penn State Cancer Institute is conducted by the dedicated head and neck cancer team. See current clinical trials and members of that team here.

Penn State Cancer Institute is a comprehensive cancer center committed to fighting cancer on every front, through education and prevention, early detection and diagnosis, clinical trials, effective treatment and survivorship programs.

Surgical Oncology, Head and Neck, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Penn State Cancer Institute and Penn State College of Medicine are closing gaps in cancer prevention through innovative community outreach, education, screening events and research.

Head and neck cancer is a group of more than two dozen cancers that occur on the head and in the mouth or neck, according to Dr. Vinita Takiar, chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology at Penn State College of Medicine. They include cancers in the salivary glands, sinuses, nose, mouth, pharynx (vocal cords) and larynx (throat).

Explore our comprehensive head and neck cancer services through a physician-led video designed for referring providers and patients.

We guide you through every step of your care. Our head and neck specialists may treat your cancer with complex or simple surgery, as needed. Your treatment may include radiation and/or...

A head and neck medical oncologist is a cancer doctor who specializes in head and neck cancers. This includes cancers of the tonsils, tongue, mouth, lips, larynx, nose, sinuses, salivary glands, and thyroid gland.

We bring together some of the best experts in head, neck, and oral cancers to create a care plan that is specific to your cancer and your personal needs, all in one place.