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    Head & Neck Cancer Care in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad

    A non-healing ulcer. Persistent hoarseness. Difficulty swallowing.

    Head and neck cancers often start silently, but progress aggressively if ignored. These cancers involve the oral cavity, tongue, throat, larynx (voice box), nasal cavity, sinuses, and salivary glands. In India, tobacco use remains a leading cause, though HPV-related cancers are increasingly seen.
     We approach head and neck cancers with organ preservation focus, functional outcomes priority, and evidence-aligned multimodality treatment.

    Why Specialised Management?

    Head and  neck cancer treatment is complex because it directly affects:

    Speech
    Swallowing
    Breathing
    Facial appearance

    Treatment decisions must balance oncologic control with preservation of function and quality of life.

    Early Warning Signs Patients Ignore

    Non-healing mouth ulcer (>2–3 weeks) Non-healing mouth ulcer (>2–3 weeks)
    White or red patches in oral cavity White or red patches in oral cavity
    Persistent hoarseness Persistent hoarseness
    Difficulty swallowing Difficulty swallowing
    Neck swelling Neck swelling
    Unexplained weight loss Unexplained weight loss

    Early-stage disease is highly treatable. Delayed diagnosis increases need for aggressive therapy.

    Advanced Diagnostic Approach at HCC

    Endoscopic evaluation
    Image-guided biopsy
    Contrast-enhanced CT / MRI
    PET-CT for advanced staging
    HPV testing in selected oropharyngeal cancers

    Accurate staging determines treatment success. Complete staging is done before initiating therapy — avoiding fragmented treatment.

    Our Multimodality Precision

    Management depends on site, stage, and tumor biology.

    Surgery
    Curative cancer resections
    Simple to complex surgeries for all head & neck tumors
    Organ sparing operations like partial laryngectomy/glossectomy
    Lymphnode (Neck) dissections
    Reconstructive procedures ( with plastic surgery coordination)
    Combining therapies for optimising surgery
    Organ Preservation Protocols

    For selected patients, concurrent chemoradiation can avoid total laryngectomy and preserve voice function. Proper patient selection is critical.

    Chemotherapy & Targeted Therapy
    Induction chemotherapy (in selected cases)
    Concurrent chemoradiation
    Targeted therapy (e.g., EGFR inhibitors when indicated)
    Immunotherapy in recurrent / metastatic settings

    All systemic therapy at HCC follows current evidence-based protocols with proactive toxicity monitoring.

    Precision Radiation Therapy

    Radiation planning is coordinated and given using modern linear accelerators to ensure:

    Accurate tumor targeting
    Protection of salivary glands and spinal cord
    Reduced long-term complications

    Management of Advanced & Recurrent Disease

    We handle:

    Locally advanced tumors
    Recurrent cancers
    Post-radiation salvage cases
    Complex nodal disease

    Our structured planning ensures to minimize unnecessary morbidity.

    Reconstruction:

    Removal of head & neck tumors can create functional and cosmetic defects. Our oncologic surgery is therefore combined with reconstructive techniques to restore structure and function. We offer these Reconstruction options:

    Local or regional tissue flaps
    Microvascular free flap reconstruction
    Mandibular reconstruction with plates or bone grafts
    Soft tissue reconstruction for tongue or oral cavity defects
    Psychological and body-image support

    Complex reconstructions are coordinated with plastic and reconstructive surgery teams even before the primary surgery. The goal is not only complete tumor removal — but restoration of speech, swallowing, and appearance as much as medically possible.

    Functional Recovery & Rehabilitation

    Treatment success is not just survival.
    We coordinate:

    Speech and swallowing rehabilitation
    Nutritional support
    Tracheostomy care guidance and
    Long-term surveillance

    When Should You Consult?

    Non-healing oral ulcer
    Persistent voice change >3 weeks
    Neck swelling
    Difficulty swallowing
    Prior biopsy showing malignancy

    Early intervention dramatically improves cure rates.

    FAQ’s

    • Is head and neck cancer curable?

      Yes, especially when diagnosed early. Stage I and II cancers have significantly better survival rates compared to advanced-stage disease.

    Reviewed By

    Medically Reviewed by : Dr. Srinivas Prasad, MCh (Surgical Oncology)
    20+ years of experience in oncologic surgery and multidisciplinary cancer care.
    Registration No: 2111
    Last reviewed: February 2026