On Cancer: Meet Head and Neck Cancer Surgeon Snehal Patel

By Memorial Sloan-Kettering | Wednesday, January 23, 2013

When head and neck cancer surgeon Snehal Patel meets with patients and their families, he walks them step-by-step through the treatment plan and ensures that they receive the most-effective surgery, when that is the best approach for the patient.

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Submitted by Lillian Yates | Wednesday, January 23, 2013 - 1:14 PM.

Carotid Artery Blockage is also on the right side of her neck.

Submitted by joy serino | Friday, January 25, 2013 - 3:15 PM.

i was just diagnosed with hpv cancer of the neck and tonsils and they sayonly radiation and chemo will cure it, is there any other alternative as i am not happy with the options, i live in delaware and dont think they are up on all alternatives

Submitted by Memorial Sloan-Kettering | Friday, January 25, 2013 - 3:19 PM.

Thanks for your comment. Unfortunately, we are unable to answer specific medical questions on our blog. If you would like to make an appointment with a Memorial Sloan-Kettering physician, please call 800-525-2225.

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cancer (KAN-ser)

A term for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control and can invade nearby tissues. Cancer cells can also spread to other parts of the body through the blood and lymph systems. There are several main types of cancer. Carcinoma is a cancer that begins in the skin or in tissues that line or cover internal organs. Sarcoma is a cancer that begins in bone, cartilage, fat, muscle, blood vessels, or other connective or supportive tissue. Leukemia is a cancer that starts in blood-forming tissue such as the bone marrow, and causes large numbers of abnormal blood cells to be produced and enter the blood. Lymphoma and multiple myeloma are cancers that begin in the cells of the immune system. Central nervous system cancers are cancers that begin in the tissues of the brain and spinal cord. Also called malignancy.