Head & Neck Oncology
Diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancers of the head and neck region, balancing cure with speech, swallowing, and appearance.
Dr Revanth M Khandke
Radiation Oncologist, FounderTrained at the Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bengaluru. Experienced in modern radiotherapy techniques, treatment planning, and multidisciplinary cancer management, with a clinical approach centered on precision, patient safety, and compassionate, individualized care.
Head and Neck Oncology is a specialised field of oncology focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancers arising in the head and neck region. These cancers affect structures vital for breathing, speech, swallowing, taste, hearing, and appearance, making their management highly complex and multidisciplinary. The aim is to cure cancer while preserving organ function, appearance, and quality of life.
What cancers are treated
Head and neck cancers include malignancies of the oral cavity (tongue, buccal mucosa, gingiva), oropharynx (tonsil, base of tongue), hypopharynx, larynx (voice box), nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses, nasopharynx, salivary glands, and thyroid (in selected multidisciplinary settings).
Why this field is unique
Head and neck oncology involves life-sustaining and identity-defining organs, requires a precise balance between cure and function, benefits most from a multidisciplinary team approach, and achieves high cure rates when treated early and optimally.
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Used in early and selected advanced cancers.
- Wide local excision
- Neck dissection
- Organ-preserving surgeries
- Reconstructive surgery
Radiation Therapy
A cornerstone of treatment, especially for organ preservation.
- IMRT
- IGRT
- Brachytherapy in selected cases
Chemotherapy & Targeted Therapy
Used concurrently or as induction therapy.
- Platinum-based chemotherapy
- Targeted therapy
- Immunotherapy