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Head & Neck Oncology

The UNC Head and Neck Oncology division uses leading-edge techniques to diagnose and treat tumors of the head and neck. Our national center excels through teaching students, and advancing patient care through research and innovation.

Head & Neck Oncology

COMING UP: Free Head and Neck Cancer Screening

Why Choose UNC for head and neck tumor treatment?

UNC Health provides the best possible treatment of head and neck tumors. Our goal is to cure head and neck cancer, maintain optimal speech and swallowing function and achieve the best possible cosmetic result.

Our team consists of ENT surgeons and neurosurgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists, diagnostic and interventional radiologists, dentists, epidemiologists, prosthetic specialists, nutritionists, and speech and swallowing specialists.

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Head and Neck Oncology Nurse Navigator

Hazel Hampton and Stacy Forrester serve as our nurse navigator for our head and neck cancer patients.  They assist patients as they navigate through their complex treatment protocols and works closely with patients and their family members.

Hazel Hampton, RN, BSN, CMSRN
Phone: 984-974-0000
Email: hazel.hampton@unchealth.unc.edu

Stacy Forrester, MSN, RN, OCN
Phone: 984-974-0000
Email: stacy.forrester@unchealth.unc.edu

ENT Oncology
Fax: (984) 974-2607

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Our Team

Robert L. Ferris, MD, PhD

Robert L. Ferris, MD, PhD

Lineberger Distinguished Professor
Executive Director, UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Chief of Oncology Clinical Services
UNC Health System

Trevor G. Hackman, MD, FACS

Trevor G. Hackman, MD, FACS

Vice Chair of Inpatient Operations & Improvement
Director, Head & Neck Oncology Fellowship
Nathaniel and Sheila Harris Distinguished Term Professor

Conditions Treated

 

  • Tumors of the Oral Cavity
  • Tumors of the Pharynx and Throat Using Transoral Robotic Surgery
  • Tumors of the Larynx
  • Tumors of the Soft Tissues
  • Thyroid Tumors
  • Tumors of the Nose and Sinuses
  • Tumors of the Nose and Sinuses
  • Tumors of the Ear and Temporal Bone
  • Tumors of the Skull Base
  • Tumors of the Salivary Glands
  • Tumors of the Cerebello-Pontine Angle
  • Osteoradionecrosis with Novel Treatment Modalities
  • Advanced Microvascular Surgery for Facial and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Salivary Gland Procedures

 

Check out this video playlist to understand more about Head and Neck Treatments!

Clinic Locations

Head and Neck Oncology at the Medical Center

UNC Cancer Hospital, 2nd Floor, 101 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Phone: (984) 974-0000
Directions to the Cancer Hospital

 

Head and Neck Oncology in Raleigh

2901 Blue Ridge Road, Suite 201, Raleigh, NC 27607
Phone: (919)-784-3105
Directions to the Raleigh Head and Neck Oncology

 

Check out our For Patients section to find more information on the clinics and how to contact them.

Fellowship

The Division of Head and Neck Surgical Oncology offers an AHNS-accredited one-year clinical fellowship position in Advanced Surgical Head and Neck Oncology and Micro-vascular Reconstruction. The fellowship directors—Dr. Trevor Hackman and Dr. Jeffrey Blumberg—are pleased to offer this unique opportunity, which provides the highest quality training in the medical and surgical management of all areas of Head and Neck Oncology. Learn more about the Advanced Surgical Head and Neck Oncology and Microvascular Reconstruction Fellowship.