Our multidisciplinary teams provide care in surgery, radiation, medical oncology, plastic surgery, dentistry, nutrition therapy, speech therapy, nursing care and social work. We have the most experience in the region managing complex, high-risk and rare primary and recurrent head and neck cancers.
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Head and Neck Cancer
Comprehensive care for all head and neck cancers, led by the region’s most experienced multidisciplinary team, with access to advanced treatments and clinical trials.
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Multidisciplinary Expertise for Every Patient
Our care team includes experts in surgery, radiation, medical oncology, plastic surgery, dentistry, nutrition therapy, speech therapy, nursing care and social work. We treat all types of head and neck cancers, from routine cases to those that are rare and complex.
UC Cancer Center - Head and Neck Cancer
Leading Research and Clinical Trials
As the region’s only adult academic medical center, we offer access to nearly 125 cancer clinical trials not found elsewhere. Our physician-scientists are dedicated to bringing the latest therapies and diagnostic advances to patients in Greater Cincinnati and beyond.
UC Cancer Center - Head and Neck Cancer
Success Stories: Beating Cancer Together
Meet our patients, like the dad who became tonsil cancer-free after robotic surgery with our team. Their journeys show how advanced treatments and teamwork make a difference every day.
UC Cancer Center - Head and Neck Cancer
Robotic Surgery
At our center, you have access to advanced transoral surgery options performed with the da Vinci Surgical System. This minimally invasive approach allows our surgeons to remove tumors through the mouth, avoiding external incisions on the face or neck. For cancers of the esophagus, larynx and oropharynx, as well as certain skull base tumors, this method can mean better outcomes, a quicker recovery and fewer lasting side effects.
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Explore Ongoing Clinical Trials and Research Options
See if a clinical trial may be right for you. Our center offers access to nearly 125 cancer clinical trials not found elsewhere in the region.
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We are committed to providing optimal care to your patient and maintaining open communication with you. Streamline the referral process with our dedicated toolbox for sharing patient information.
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Your gift fuels life-changing research and patient programs at the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Support local and global progress for patients with cancer.
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Expert Care for All Head and Neck Cancers, With Advanced Treatments
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Authoring Breakthroughs
Team-Based Care and Research-Driven Focus for Every Head and Neck Patient
Featured Specialty
Proton Therapy
At the Proton Therapy Center at the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center, you’ll find one of the most advanced radiation therapy options available today. Our experienced team specializes in using innovative treatment approaches designed to give patients the best possible outcomes—even for some of the most challenging tumors.
Get A Second Opinion
Let Our Cancer Experts Review Your Options
If you’ve received a diagnosis, our team of experts offers second opinions to help with your peace of mind.
Our Unique Approach
Patient-First Expertise, Every Step
Your care is guided by multidisciplinary experts who meet weekly to design individualized treatment plans. We offer you advanced therapies, extensive clinical research and seamless support from diagnosis through recovery.
125
Cancer clinical trials not found elsewhere in the region
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Head and neck cancer subspecialists serve our patients
Weekly
Physician meetings guide the best treatment for every patient
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Advanced Surgical Care Close to Home
Head and Neck Reconstruction and Robotic Surgery
We are the only facility within 100 miles of Cincinnati with oncology subspecialists performing adult head and neck reconstruction. Our fellowship-trained surgeons perform the most procedures in the region, including transoral robotic surgery, so you get experienced care using the latest advances.
Custom Oncology Care and Clinical Trials
Innovative Treatments and Research-Driven Options
Our team offers personalized approaches in medical oncology, from immunotherapy and molecularly targeted treatments to access to nearly 125 cancer clinical trials not found elsewhere in the region. Discover options tailored to your specific diagnosis.
Comprehensive Support Beyond Treatment
Precision, Personalization and Compassion
In addition to identifying mutations and abnormalities unique to each cancer, we also specialize in advanced head and neck reconstructive surgery, making us the leading facility within 100 miles of Cincinnati for this type of care. We have extensive experience and use the latest tools, including virtual surgical planning, to design treatment plans tailored to your unique needs.
High Volume, Superior Outcomes
Experience Makes a Difference
When it comes to cancer surgery, experience makes a difference. Research shows that patients treated at high-volume centers often have better results. At the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center, we perform more head and neck cancer procedures than any other center in the region. That means you’ll be cared for by one of the most experienced teams available.
Multidisciplinary Care
Endocrine Tumor Board
Our experts collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team that reviews and discusses complex thyroid cancer cases. Our tumor board brings specialists together to review your case, discuss treatment options and develop a personalized plan that ensures you receive the best care.
Patient Stories
“I Just Wanted More Time”: Earl's Story of Family, Faith, and a Second Chance
At the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center, Earl Rowland found more than advanced cancer care—he found boundless compassion and a team that gave him the chance to reclaim his life.
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Your gift advances research and treatments that benefit patients in Greater Cincinnati and beyond. Every donation helps bring new therapies, technology and hope to those facing head and neck cancer.
