Since surgery is a frequently used in treating head and neck cancers, is there a risk of disfigurement?
A. It’s true that surgery often is a treatment for head and neck cancers. That’s because surgery is a good way to remove the disease, especially when the cancer has been diagnosed early. Reconstruction may be part of the treatment plan. The physician will discuss treatment options, including reconstruction, with the patient before any surgery takes place. Reconstructive surgical innovations in the past 15 years have created a positive impact on quality of life after treatment. At The James, surgeons have an international reputation for their reconstruction innovations, work to minimize the loss of bone, tissue and muscle, and are fully equipped to reconstruct when necessary.
