Head & Neck Oncology
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
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Thomas J. Dark Distinguished Professor of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery
Appointment Scheduler: 984-974-0000Surgery Scheduler, Marsela Cuellar: 984-974-6337Executive Assistant, Tera Mincey: 919-843-7091Chief, Division of Head and Neck Surgical Oncology Professor
Appointments: 984-974-0000Lineberger Distinguished Professor Executive Director
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center Chief of Oncology Clinical Services UNC Health System
Appointments: 984-974-6484Surgery Scheduler: Marsela Cuellar: 984-974-6337Associate Director, Head and Neck Oncology Fellowship
Associate Professor
Appointments : 984-974-6484Surgery Scheduler: Marsela Cuellar: 984-974-6337Vice Chair of Inpatient Operations & Improvement
Director Head & Neck Oncology Fellowship
Appointments: 984-974-6484Surgery Scheduler: Marsela Cuellar: 984-974-6337Assistant Professor
Appointment Scheduler:: 984-974-6484Surgery Scheduler: Marsela Cuellar: 984-974-6337Assistant Professor
Appointments: 919-692-0003Surgery Scheduler: Marsela Cuellar: 984-974-6337Residency Program Director
Assistant Professor, Head and Neck Oncology
Appointments: 984-974-6484Surgery Scheduler: 984-974-6337Advanced Practice Provider
Family Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Practitioner
Physician Assistant
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
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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 HospitalHead 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 OncologyCheck 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.
