Cancer Medical Professionals
Head & Neck Cancer Program
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HOSPITAL
University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center
KEY CONTACTS
Michael Gibson, MD, Disease Team Leader, Medical Oncology (216-844-5586), Michael.Gibson@UHhospitals.org
Pierre Lavertu, MD, Discipline Lead, Head and Neck Surgery (216-844-4773), Pierre.Lavertu@UHhospitals.org
For hospital transfers, please call 216-844-1111.
Conditions Treated
- Sinus cancer
- Nasopharynx cancer
- Nasal cavity cancer
- Larynx cancer
- Hypopharynx cancer
- Oropharynx cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
- Lip and gum cancers
- Skin cancer
- Thyroid cancer
- Salivary gland cancer
Therapies
- Endoscopic surgery, transoral robotic surgery (TORS)
- Complex cancer resections and reconstruction surgery
- Proton beam radiation therapy
- Intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and stereotactic radiosurgery
- Intraoperative electron radiation therapy (IOERT)
- Combined-modality therapy, e.g., chemotherapy + radiation
- Molecularly targeted therapy
- Genomic therapy
- Immunotherapy
- Speech and swallowing rehabilitation
- Nutritional support
- Supportive and palliative care
- Clinical trials
Distinguishing Features
- Part of NCI-designated Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
- Multidisciplinary team that treats more than half of the head and neck cancer patients in Northeast Ohio
- Innovative clinical trials of new treatments
- First Proton Therapy Center in Ohio
- Genetic analysis of tumors to guide personalized therapy