Expert Treatment for Nasal and Sinus Cancer at University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center
Nasal and sinus cancer is rare, affecting an estimated 2,000 people in the U.S. each year, mostly people over age 55. Still, for those who are diagnosed with nasal and sinus cancer, there are many questions regarding the treatment process. We can answer those questions and help patients and their families through every step of the process. UH Seidman Cancer Center is a leader in the region and the nation in the treatment of cancer, according to U.S. News & World Report, combining our renowned knowledge and progressive treatments with a comprehensive, caring approach.
Advanced Nasal and Sinus Cancer Treatments
UH Seidman Cancer Center is a nationally recognized cancer program with expertise in both routine and complex care for every stage of nasal and sinus cancer. Part of the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, one of only 41 Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the country designated by the National Cancer Institute, UH Seidman Cancer Center can offer leading treatments earlier than most other cancer centers. Our advanced technology is integrated into a comprehensive cancer treatment plan for each patient. After an ear, nose and throat doctor and oncologist (cancer doctor) have diagnosed the type of nasal and sinus cancer, treatment options are prescribed to target the cancerous cells or tumor and allow the patient to return to an active life.
Highly Skilled Cancer Care Team
Just as each patient is unique, cancer treatment should be specially customized to fit the individual. That is why the multidisciplinary team at UH Seidman Cancer Center works in unison and draws on its collective expertise to offer patients a personalized treatment plan and a better outcome, even a cancer cure. Skilled specialists on the multifaceted team include:
- Genetic counselors
- Medical geneticists
- Medical oncologists
- Nurse navigators
- Nurse practitioners
- Otolaryngologists (ENT doctors)
- Pathologists
- Radiation oncologists
- Radiologists
- Social workers
- Surgical oncologists
Comprehensive Tumor Board Review
Our multidisciplinary team of highly skilled cancer experts performs a disease-specific tumor board review. Every single patient at UH Seidman Cancer Center has the resources of an entire team of national experts to guide nasal and sinus cancer care decisions. This comprehensive review process ensures that all realistic treatment options are considered.
We offer advanced treatments, including:
- Minimally invasive surgery through endoscopy
- Reconstructive techniques to preserve quality of life
- Targeted chemotherapy
- Precise radiation therapy
- Access to advanced clinical trials
Ongoing Cancer Clinical Trials
Our affiliation with Case Western Reserve University provides ongoing studies that target cancer treatment and prevention. Additionally, UH Seidman Cancer Center has many available clinical trials for patients with cancer. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.