Since our program is part of the U-M Rogel Cancer Center, our patients have access to a range of Patient Support Services. There are links to articles about treatment, survivor stories and information about support groups. To help, we've put together a page filled with Resources and Support for Patients. Undergoing treatment for cancer - particularly head and neck cancer - is a difficult and sometimes painful process. In addition, we have a number of clinical trials open for eligible patients. We know patients with HPV-related tumors respond differently to treatment, and our clinical trials seek to understand how we can deliver the most effective treatments with the fewest side effects. Research and innovation: U-M researchers are at the forefront of understanding how HPV, or human papillomavirus, plays a role in the recent increase in head and neck cancers. In most cases, this discussion happens the same day as the appointment. By having everyone involved, a personalized treatment plan is developed. Our patients with throat cancer have their situation discussed not only by our head and neck oncologists, but also by team surgeons and pathologists. The Head and Neck Oncology Program follows a team approach to care. There is hope, innovation and support available for those with pharyngeal (throat) cancer here at the U-M Rogel Cancer Center. Hypopharyngeal cancer: This cancer originates in the bottom of the throat, above the windpipe. Oropharyngeal cancer: This cancer originates in the middle of the throat. Nasopharyngeal: This cancer originates in the tissues of the upper part of the throat, behind the nose. Cancer of the pharynx (also called pharyngeal or throat cancer) forms in the tissues of the hollow tube inside the neck which starts behind the nose and ends at the top of the windpipe and esophagus.
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