Head & Neck Cancers
Head and neck cancers can prove difficult to diagnose because many of the symptoms can be very similar to the symptoms of other common illnesses. It is recommended that you should seek out expert medical advice if your symptoms last for more than a few weeks. Some of these symptoms include but are not limited to: a numb feeling in the mouth, bleeding in the mouth or throat, pain or difficulty swallowing or chewing, difficulty breathing, and nosebleeds.
Dr. Namzie provides expert diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant tumors of the head and neck. Whether your condition is complex or common, Dr. Namazie will provide advanced treatment for a variety of head and neck cancers, including:
- Oral cavity (mouth, lips, gums, cheeks, tongue, palate and mouth floor)
- Pharynx or throat, including the oropharynx (behind the mouth), nasopharynx (behind the nasal passage) and hypopharynx (behind the voice box)
- Nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses
- Thyroid and parathyroid
- Skin of the head and neck, including melanoma
- Skull base
- Ear and temporal bone
- Salivary glands
- Eyes
- Neck
- Larynx