Rare head and neck tumors and tumors of the salivary glands

Head and neck tumors, including tumors of the salivary glands, are all tumors that occur in the head and neck area, except tumors that occur in the brain. They are their own category: neurological tumors. Head and neck tumors can develop in the nose and nasal cavities, eye socket, mouth, and oral cavity, larynx, and the upper part of the esophagus. The salivary glands, lymph nodes, and thyroid can also develop tumors. There are also several rare tumor types that occur in the head and neck area.

At the Netherlands Cancer Institute, our dedicated team of Head and neck surgeons, radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, pathologists, and radiologists specializes in the treatment of tumors in the head and neck region.

Alongside our specialists, a team of oncology nurses, physician assistants, speech therapists, physical therapists, dentists, oral hygienists, dieticians, and psychosocial workers offer supportive care.

Besides medical treatment and supportive care, we value survivorship after your treatment. A specialized team tries to rehabilitate patients back into society in the best way possible.