Johns Hopkins Head & Neck Cancer Center

The treatment of head and neck tumors is complex. No matter if the tumor is cancerous or not, treating these types of tumors can impact everyday functions such as swallowing and eating, as well as the appearance of your face and neck, which all can affect your quality of life. At Johns Hopkins, our care goes beyond addressing the tumor. Our multidisciplinary team of cancer specialists is dedicated to treating your tumor with your overall health and life goals in mind.

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Patients who have been recently diagnosed or have recurring cancer:

Call 443-997-6467

Patients who have metastatic cancer:

Call 410-955-8964

Why Choose the Johns Hopkins Head and Neck Tumor Center

Advanced Research

Through ongoing research and clinical trials, Johns Hopkins continues to develop new advancements to detect, treat and prevent head and neck tumors.

A Holistic Approach

We work with you to create a comprehensive treatment and care plan that factors in what we need to do to tackle your tumor, but also aims to ensure your life goals are being met.

Personalized Care

You will benefit from an individualized approach, with your diagnosis being reviewed by our team of experts who will create a customized treatment plan that incorporates the latest medical and surgical approaches to address tumors.

Surgical Expertise

Our surgeons have years of experience and are up to date on the latest surgical approaches to treat head and neck tumors. In the Baltimore region, our surgeons have treated the largest volume of sinonasal tumors.

Head and Neck Cancer: Sam’s Road to Recovery

Sam discovered a lump in his neck while driving to work one day and knew it needed to be checked out. A biopsy revealed a malignant cancer, which was removed by Johns Hopkins head and neck cancer specialists. Sam had transoral robotic surgery, a neck dissection and radiation. He has been cancer-free for three years and reflects on his experience in this video.

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Learn More About Head and Neck Tumors

A head and neck tumor diagnosis can come in many forms. Our surgeons are here to treat them, including rare types.

Basal cell carcinoma
Cyst of the head, neck or mouth
Head and neck cancer of unknown primary site (neck mass)
Hypopharyngeal cancer
Laryngeal cancer

PATIENT Education Oropharyngeal Cancer Treatments

Understanding treatment options for your oropharyngeal cancer can be daunting. This decision support tool reviews treatment options to help you understand what is most important during treatment. The educational tool is meant to aid discussion with your Johns Hopkins Head and Neck Tumor Center treatment team.

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The Johns Hopkins Center for HPV-Related Head and Neck Cancer

More than a decade ago, physician-researchers at Johns Hopkins began noticing and documenting a wave of head and neck cancers that differed from traditional presentations. Hopkins doctors were among the first in the world to link these abnormal tumors with human papillomavirus (HPV), the virus that also causes genital warts and the overwhelming majority of cervical cancers.