

Head, Neck & Oral Cancer
Proton therapy for head, neck, and oral cancer lowers the risk of side effects by delivering significantly less radiation to areas like the spinal cord, brain, and swallowing muscles, compared to traditional radiation (x-ray/IMRT).
When treating head, neck, and oral cancers, it’s critical to protect the delicate organs that surround the tumor. Depending on the size of the tumor, a combination of treatment methods can be used, including radiation therapy and surgery. With traditional radiation therapy, which uses x-rays, nearby vulnerable structures like the spinal cord and jawbone may be exposed to unnecessary radiation.
The precision of proton therapy allows physicians to deliver the prescribed radiation dose to the targeted area of the head, neck, or mouth, while avoiding unnecessary radiation to healthy tissue. This minimizes damage to vital organs and lowers the risk of side effects during and after treatment.
27% reduction in overall risk of needing a feeding tube for oropharyngeal cancer.4
44% relative increase in disease free survival rate for nasal and paranasal sinus cavity cancers at 5 years.5
45% reduction in overall risk of needing a feeding tube for nasopharyngeal cancer.6
Fewer side effects first 3 months after treatment. Quicker return to normal function in patients with oropharyngeal cancer.7
Dramatic reduction of negative impact on taste, nausea, and painful changes to the mouth in salivary gland treatment.8
Our Cancer Care Experts are ready to help. Contact us to learn more about proton therapy for head, neck and oral cancer treatment or to schedule a consultation.
Telehealth and in-person consultations available.
Our Cancer Care Experts are ready to help. Contact us to learn more about proton therapy for head, neck and oral cancer treatment or to schedule a consultation.
Telehealth and in-person consultations available.