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Service Name:
Head and Neck Cancer Services
Directorate:
Specialist Surgery
Specialty:
ENT Surgery, Plastic Reconstructive Surgery, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Oncology
General description of what the service does:
We look after patients with Head and Neck Malignancies offering holistic care treating each patient as an individual through the skills and support of a multidisciplinary team of specialists.
Where are you located:
RD&E Wonford site
Satellite clinic at North Devon District Hospital
Treatments and procedures done:
Surgery, Radiotherapy, Chemotherapy
Medical conditions treated:
Most cancers of the head and neck do not include brain. Lymphomas are under the care of the haematology team. Some more complex cancers may be sent to specialists outside the locality for a second opinion.
Wards you work with:
Also work with:
Radiotherapy Department
ENT Outpatients
Oral & Maxillofacial Outpatients
Oncology Outpatients
Staff Details
Click here for a page all about the Head and Neck Team
Opening times:
Joint Head and Neck Cancer Clinic every Monday afternoon,
Post Radiotherapy Review Clinic every Tuesday morning,
Dedicated valve clinic every Thursday,
Nurse Led Airway and General Clinic every Tuesday afternoon,
24 hour nursing advice for patients already known to this service is available on Otter Ward 01392 402807
Pre-treatment head and neck cancer clinic every Thursday morning
Radiotherapy review clinic every Friday
Details of patient user / support groups:
For details on any of these group please contact the Head and Neck Specialist Nurses
North Devon Laryngectomy Group
Exeter Laryngectomy Group
Group sessions for Acupuncture clinics (dry mouth)
FORCE run groups:
Moving On Group
Looking Good, Feel Better
Directorate Manager:
Christian Hamilton
