Head, Neck & Oral Cancer Treatment


Proton Therapy for Head, Neck & Oral Cancer Treatment
Head, neck and oral cancers most often appear in the squamous cells, which line areas like the throat, mouth, and nose, sometimes causing face and neck disfiguration and impacting speech, sight and sense of smell.
The greatest risk factors for these cancers include alcohol and tobacco use, including the use of smokeless tobacco. Another risk factor is HPV (human papillomavirus) infection. Men are more likely than women to be diagnosed with head and neck cancer, and people over the age of 40 are at higher risk. Poor nutrition, inadequate oral and dental hygiene, or a weakened immune system can also increase a person’s risk.
Just as with brain and eye cancers, vulnerable, critical tissues and structures usually surround tumors that form in these regions, including the spinal cord and jawbone. As a result, they are prone to inadvertently receive unnecessary radiation exposure when traditional radiation treatment methods are used.
With locations in Nashville, TN and Knoxville, TN, Provision CARES Proton Therapy is here to help anyone who’s looking for head, neck and oral cancer treatment.
- Overview
- Symptoms
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
Clinical Benefits of Proton Therapy for Head, Neck & Oral Cancer Treatment
27% reduction in overall risk of needing a feeding tube for oropharyngeal cancer.1
Less side effects first 3 months after treatment, quicker return to normal function in patients with oropharyngeal cancer.2
45% reduction in overall risk of needing a feeding tube for nasopharyngeal cancer.3
Dramatic reduction of negative impact on taste, nausea, and painful changes to the mouth in salivary gland treatment.4
44% relative increase in disease free survival rate for nasal and paranasal sinus cavity cancers at 5 years.5
Nashville, TN
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.
Knoxville, TN
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.
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