The best treatment for head and neck cancer varies from one patient to another. It also depends on factors such as the type of head and neck cancer, its stage, and the patient’s health status. For early-stage head and neck cancers, surgery is primarily recommended, and for advanced-stage cancers, doctors often recommend systemic therapies such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy.

Depending on the stage of the disease and other individual case parameters, the survival rates will vary from one patient to another. In general, early-stage head and neck cancers have better survival rates, and they decrease as the disease progresses to advanced stages.

This depends on the type of head and neck surgery you have undergone. If the surgery meant to remove cancer has deformed the facial structures, then your doctor may recommend reconstructive surgery to restore their appearance and function. For more information on this, you must talk to your treating doctor.

It depends on the type of surgery you have undergone. The more extensive the surgery, the longer the hospital stay. Those who undergo minimally invasive surgery are often discharged within 24 to 48 hours. Those who undergo open surgery or reconstructive surgery, on the other hand, may need a relatively longer hospital stay.

After you finish your head and neck cancer treatment successfully, you will be discharged with guidelines on post treatment care. Your care team may provide some suggestions related to your diet and routine activities, and you must adhere to them. Also, there will be follow-up appointments at regular intervals, which help the doctor assess if the treatment is working, manage if there are any side effects, and look for signs of recurrence.

Yes, at HCG Cancer Centre, Bengaluru, we accept insurance. We have tied up with numerous insurance partners to facilitate seamless head and neck cancer treatment for you.