Head and Neck Cancer: Sam's Story

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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Head and Neck Tumor Center

The treatment of head and neck tumors is complex. 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.