Head and Neck Cancer Services
This leaflet has been designed to give you and your family information about what to expect next:
You may need some more scans this may be in the form of:
| Please tick if applicable | |
|---|---|
| PET | |
| CT | |
| MRI | |
| Ultrasound | |
| OPG (Dental) | |
| Not applicable |
You may need more biopsies:
| Please tick if applicable | |
|---|---|
| Examination under anaesthetic | |
| Ultrasound guided biopsy | |
| Not applicable |
The information from all of the scans and biopsies will then be discussed at our weekly Multi-Disciplinary Team meeting (you may hear this referred to as MDT).
This team includes: consultant surgeon, oncologists, nurse, radiologists, pathologists, speech and language therapists, dieticians and any other health care professionals involved in your care.
You will then be invited to a combined clinic to discuss the next steps of your care.
You may also receive an appointment for a dental assessment in the oral surgery department. This is a routine assessment of your teeth and jaw bones as some of the treatments offered can affect this area, this will be discussed with you if applicable.
You are welcome to bring a family member or friend to the combined clinic to keep you company and if you wish to accompany you during your consultation. You may also want to write a list of any questions or concerns that you may have so you can discuss them with the consultant.
Contact us
If you require further information please contact:
- Macmillan Head & Neck Specialist Nursing Team
Tel: 01642 835702
Email: [email protected] - Speech and Language Therapist Team
Tel: 01642 854039
Email: [email protected]
Patient experience
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust would like your feedback. If you wish to share your experience about your care and treatment or on behalf of a patient, please contact The Patient Experience Department who will advise you on how best to do this.
This service is based at The James Cook University Hospital but also covers the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton, our community hospitals and community health services.
To ensure we meet your communication needs please inform the Patient Experience Department of any special requirements, for example; braille or large print.
T: 01642 835964
E: [email protected]