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- Hello, I'm Dr. David Binder,
a radiation oncologist in the Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute
and Research Medical Center.
And I'm Dr. Nicholas Wirtz, the head and neck surgeon.
Dr. Binder and I are part of the care team
for the head and neck cancer program offered
at the Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute
and Research Medical Center.
We'll be conducting this house called without masks.
We've both been vaccinated.
We encourage all of you to continue wearing your masks,
until you're also vaccinated and restrictions are lifted.
- As you know, April's head and neck cancer awareness month.
It's perfect time to educate ourselves on these types
of cancers and the available treatment options.
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The Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute
and Research Medical Center offers comprehensive management
and treatment for patients with cancerous
and non cancerous tumors of the head and neck.
If a cancerous tumor is identified,
our patients are backed by a multi-disciplinary team
of oncology specialists, radiation specialists,
like myself and surgical specialists, like Dr. Wirtz
who all have experienced developing
personalized treatment plans for each patient.
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- Our cancer specialists work together to treat a wide range
of malignant tumors in the head and neck,
including cancers affecting the mouth and tongue,
larynx, tonsils, thyroid gland, salivary glands,
skin and neck lymph nodes.
We also offer advanced diagnostic services
that help our oncologic experts diagnose
and manage these diseases.
These include ultrasound, MRI, CT, PET,
image-guided minimally invasive biopsies
and lymph node mapping.
All of these advanced services are offered right here
on campus at Research medical Center.
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- As part of the Sarah Canyon network, we provide a range
of specialized treatment options for head and neck cancers.
Myself, Dr, Wirtz and the rest of our medical
and surgical oncology team work together
to develop individualized approaches that focus
on the specific needs of each patient.
- The treatment for any person may depend
on a number of factors, including the tumors location,
type, stage, as well as a patient's overall health
and personal preferences.
The common treatment options to head and neck cancer
are surgery, radiation, chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
As I mentioned earlier,
I'm a head and neck surgeon and play a role
in the diagnosis, management and post-treatment monitoring
of head and neck cancers.
In terms of treatment, I perform the surgical removal
of tumors in the head and neck.
Surgical treatment can be combined with radiation
and/or chemotherapy depending on the extent
of the patient's disease.
- Radiation therapy is a common treatment
for head and neck cancer, which I specialize in.
I'm responsible for managing
our oncology patient treatment plans,
managing their side effects
and just making sure that they're able to progress
through treatment, maintaining all their function.
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- Our multidisciplinary team includes medical
and surgical cancer experts,
as well as various supporting services.
Such as speech and swallow specialist,
physical therapist and nutritionist.
This ensures every aspect of our patient's health
is accounted for.
We tailor treatment strategies
to meet every individual's needs.
Each week, this multidisciplinary team
of specialists holds a conference to review patient cases
and develop an individualized and coordinated plan
of care for treatment.
- Part of this multidisciplinary team is a group
of head-neck oncology nurse navigators,
who assist patients throughout their cancer journey.
Nurse navigators provide patient support
and facilitate cancer care from diagnosis
through survivorship, acting as the connection
between the patient and their care team.
Guiding patients through appointments.
In addition, they also act as a resource
for overcoming barriers.
As a source of education and as a supporter
for patient's needs.
We also have our own oncology wellness team that focuses
on patient's needs as they progress through treatment.
They help patients live better with cancer
by offering cancer rehabilitation and cancer support,
providing options to help relieve fatigue, improve function.
In helping patients understand the side effects
of their cancer treatment
and how to effectively manage them.
Thank you for taking the time to learn more
about our head and neck cancer program.
To learn more about our head and neck cancer care,
please visit hcamidwest.com or call,
askSARAH at (816)448-7737.
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