Head and Neck Cancer

Your Winship care team draws on Emory's vast expertise and resources in diagnostic imaging, head and neck surgical oncology, reconstructive surgery, radiation therapy, medical oncology, to provide the newest, most effective practices and treatments that produce better outcomes and are adopted by other leading cancer centers.

Located on the 10th floor of Emory University Hospital Midtown, our head and neck program clinic was designed based on the knowledge that patients do better when clinicians can interact and collaborate. The facility has 22 patient care rooms in which patients can stay in one space and have multiple providers come to them during a single appointment.

The benefits of our multidisciplinary and highly experienced teams include:

• Access to leading experts in the treatment of head and neck cancer who rank among the top experts in the world.
• Weekly review of patient cases by a multidisciplinary team of specialists.
• Coordinated scheduling for appointments among various specialties.
• Access to a nurse navigator to assist you throughout the treatment process.
• Availability of innovative treatment options through clinical trials in surgery, radiation and systemic therapy.
• Access to support programs and groups for you and your caregivers.

Proton therapy: Proton therapy is the next generation of radiation oncology. It uses protons to treat cancerous tumors throughout the body and can be more targeted than conventional forms of radiation treatment. This can lead to fewer side effects. The Emory Proton Therapy Center is the only center of its kind in Georgia to offer patients access to this state-of-the-art radiation therapy.

Immunotherapy: At Winship, this type of treatment is available as a standard of care and uses your body's immune system to recognize and to enhance its ability to tackle cancer cells. 

Targeted therapies: Winship's most promising research in treating head and neck cancer is in personalized medicine and targeted therapies. In targeted therapies, investigators look for new drugs that more selectively target cancer cells with fewer side effects.

In addition to delivering the highest quality medical care, we recognize the importance of the psychological and emotional aspects of living with a cancer diagnosis and of dealing with treatment. Our supportive oncology team addresses these issues in a timely manner with additional support from counselors, nurse navigators, dietitians and social service professionals.

Contact our Emory Head and Neck Multidisciplinary Clinic at (404) 778-0278 to make an appointment. Winship experts are available to provide a second opinion.

We understand that this is a very stressful time. We welcome your questions and requests for help. Learn what to expect on your first visit.