Head and Neck Cancers

Our cancer treatment program, in collaboration with the physicians of Blue Ridge Cancer Care, provides the full range of treatments for head and neck cancer.

Head and Neck Cancers

Our cancer treatment program, in collaboration with the physicians of Blue Ridge Cancer Care, provides the full range of treatments for head and neck cancer.

  • Cancer of the Nose
  • Cancer of the Voice Box
  • Oral (Mouth) Cancers
  • Salivary Gland Cancer
  • Sinus and Nasal Cavity Cancers
  • Skin Cancers of the Head and Neck
  • Throat Cancers
  • Thyroid cancer
Carilion Cancer Care

Head and Neck Cancers

William P. Magdycz, M.D.William P. Magdycz, M. D.Otolaryngology

"Dr. William P. Magdycz is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology. He graduated from the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences and completed a fellowship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center."

Commission on Cancer Accredited

Commission on Cancer Accredited

As an accredited program, we're dedicated to improving survival and quality of life for people with cancer. Our team is committed to serving our patients and community by reducing the incidence of cancer and ensuring access to screening, early detection, treatment and quality care.

ACS Cancer Program
Hospital Dentistry Program

Hospital Dentistry Program

Our hospital dentistry program prepares patients for head and neck radiation, heart valve replacement surgery, and joint replacement surgery. We also see patients that are intellectually delayed, or patients that have medical conditions that prevent them from being seen in a general dental setting.

About Our Hospital Dentistry Program
Carilion Cancer Genetics

Cancer Genetics

Hereditary cancer develops as a result of a genetic mutation, passed down from a parent to a child. It is important to identify families with hereditary susceptibility to cancer because they can take steps to reduce their risk or prevent cancer from occurring.

About Our Genetics Program
Carilion Cancer Survivorship Program

Carilion Cancer Survivorship Program

The Carilion Clinic Cancer Survivorship Program seeks to positively contribute to the health and well-being of cancer survivors from the time of diagnosis until the end of life, through the coordinated and collective effort of communities, public and private organizations, and individuals.

About Our Survivorship Program
Wound Care

Carilion Wound Care

Carilion Clinic offers personalized and effective wound care treatment by a team of specialists at our state-of-the-art Wound Healing Centers. We are dedicated to helping your wound heal as quickly as possible so you can promptly return to your normal daily activities.

Learn About Our Wound Care Services
Carilion Nutrition Services

Carilion Nutrition Services

An oncology-certified registered dietitian/nutritionist provides nutrition services to our oncology inpatients and outpatients. The services include performing nutritional assessments and developing and implementing nutritional care plans, as well as providing nutritional counseling.

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Commission on Cancer Accredited

Commission on Cancer Accredited

As an accredited program, we're dedicated to improving survival and quality of life for people with cancer. Our team is committed to serving our patients and community by reducing the incidence of cancer and ensuring access to screening, early detection, treatment and quality care.

ACS Cancer Program
Hospital Dentistry Program

Hospital Dentistry Program

Our hospital dentistry program prepares patients for head and neck radiation, heart valve replacement surgery, and joint replacement surgery. We also see patients that are intellectually delayed, or patients that have medical conditions that prevent them from being seen in a general dental setting.

About Our Hospital Dentistry Program
Carilion Cancer Genetics

Cancer Genetics

Hereditary cancer develops as a result of a genetic mutation, passed down from a parent to a child. It is important to identify families with hereditary susceptibility to cancer because they can take steps to reduce their risk or prevent cancer from occurring.

About Our Genetics Program
Carilion Cancer Survivorship Program

Carilion Cancer Survivorship Program

The Carilion Clinic Cancer Survivorship Program seeks to positively contribute to the health and well-being of cancer survivors from the time of diagnosis until the end of life, through the coordinated and collective effort of communities, public and private organizations, and individuals.

About Our Survivorship Program
Wound Care

Carilion Wound Care

Carilion Clinic offers personalized and effective wound care treatment by a team of specialists at our state-of-the-art Wound Healing Centers. We are dedicated to helping your wound heal as quickly as possible so you can promptly return to your normal daily activities.

Learn About Our Wound Care Services
Carilion Nutrition Services

Carilion Nutrition Services

An oncology-certified registered dietitian/nutritionist provides nutrition services to our oncology inpatients and outpatients. The services include performing nutritional assessments and developing and implementing nutritional care plans, as well as providing nutritional counseling.

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Collaborative

Collaborative

Multidisciplinary and evidence-based patient care.

Experienced

Experienced

Fellowship-trained physicians.

Patient-focused

Patient Focus

Provides patient and family centered care.

Collaborative

Collaborative

Multidisciplinary and evidence-based patient care.

Experienced

Experienced

Fellowship-trained physicians.

Patient-focused

Patient Focus

Provides patient and family centered care.

Want to learn more?

Patient Education and Information

Understanding head and neck cancers can be complicated. We work to provide expert clinical evaluations, technologies and proven therapies to treat your cancer. Here are some trusted resources to help you learn more.

We've Got Answers

Patient and Family Resources

Cancer Treatments

Learn more about the latest head and neck cancer treatments.

Learn the Facts

Cancers of the head and neck include cancers that start in several places in the head and throat, not including brain cancers or cancers of the eye.

Cancer Risk

American Head and Neck Society can help.

Are you at Risk?

Can risky behaviors increase your chance for certain cancers?

Oral Cavity Cancer

What is oral cavity cancer? Understand the risk factors and symptoms.

  • Cancer of the Nose
  • Cancer of the Voice Box
  • Oral (Mouth) Cancers
  • Salivary Gland Cancer
  • Sinus and Nasal Cavity Cancers
  • Skin Cancers of the Head and Neck
  • Throat Cancers
  • Thyroid cancer

Conditions Treated

  • Cancer of the Nose
  • Cancer of the Voice Box
  • Oral (Mouth) Cancers
  • Salivary Gland Cancer
  • Sinus and Nasal Cavity Cancers
  • Skin Cancers of the Head and Neck
  • Throat Cancers
  • Thyroid cancer

Treatment Options

  • Endoscopic paranasal sinus procedures
  • Excision complex neck masses
  • Facial melanoma surgery
  • Laryngectomy
  • Microvascular free tissue transfer
  • Minimally invasive endoscopic skull-base surgery
  • Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)
  • Neck dissection
  • Parathyroid gland surgery
  • Parotidectomy
  • Reconstruction of surgical defects
  • Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
  • Skull base surgery
  • Thyroid surgery
  • Trans-oral robotic surgery (TORS)
Carilion Cancer Care

Head and Neck Cancers

William P. Magdycz, M.D.William P. Magdycz, M. D.Otolaryngology

"Dr. William P. Magdycz is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology. He graduated from the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences and completed a fellowship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center."

Commission on Cancer Accredited

Commission on Cancer Accredited

As an accredited program, we're dedicated to improving survival and quality of life for people with cancer. Our team is committed to serving our patients and community by reducing the incidence of cancer and ensuring access to screening, early detection, treatment and quality care.

ACS Cancer Program
Hospital Dentistry Program

Hospital Dentistry Program

Our hospital dentistry program prepares patients for head and neck radiation, heart valve replacement surgery, and joint replacement surgery. We also see patients that are intellectually delayed, or patients that have medical conditions that prevent them from being seen in a general dental setting.

About Our Hospital Dentistry Program
Carilion Cancer Genetics

Cancer Genetics

Hereditary cancer develops as a result of a genetic mutation, passed down from a parent to a child. It is important to identify families with hereditary susceptibility to cancer because they can take steps to reduce their risk or prevent cancer from occurring.

About Our Genetics Program
Carilion Cancer Survivorship Program

Carilion Cancer Survivorship Program

The Carilion Clinic Cancer Survivorship Program seeks to positively contribute to the health and well-being of cancer survivors from the time of diagnosis until the end of life, through the coordinated and collective effort of communities, public and private organizations, and individuals.

About Our Survivorship Program
Wound Care

Carilion Wound Care

Carilion Clinic offers personalized and effective wound care treatment by a team of specialists at our state-of-the-art Wound Healing Centers. We are dedicated to helping your wound heal as quickly as possible so you can promptly return to your normal daily activities.

Learn About Our Wound Care Services
Carilion Nutrition Services

Carilion Nutrition Services

An oncology-certified registered dietitian/nutritionist provides nutrition services to our oncology inpatients and outpatients. The services include performing nutritional assessments and developing and implementing nutritional care plans, as well as providing nutritional counseling.

left-arrowyears-left-arrow in cvi-cancer care
Commission on Cancer Accredited

Commission on Cancer Accredited

As an accredited program, we're dedicated to improving survival and quality of life for people with cancer. Our team is committed to serving our patients and community by reducing the incidence of cancer and ensuring access to screening, early detection, treatment and quality care.

ACS Cancer Program
Hospital Dentistry Program

Hospital Dentistry Program

Our hospital dentistry program prepares patients for head and neck radiation, heart valve replacement surgery, and joint replacement surgery. We also see patients that are intellectually delayed, or patients that have medical conditions that prevent them from being seen in a general dental setting.

About Our Hospital Dentistry Program
Carilion Cancer Genetics

Cancer Genetics

Hereditary cancer develops as a result of a genetic mutation, passed down from a parent to a child. It is important to identify families with hereditary susceptibility to cancer because they can take steps to reduce their risk or prevent cancer from occurring.

About Our Genetics Program
Carilion Cancer Survivorship Program

Carilion Cancer Survivorship Program

The Carilion Clinic Cancer Survivorship Program seeks to positively contribute to the health and well-being of cancer survivors from the time of diagnosis until the end of life, through the coordinated and collective effort of communities, public and private organizations, and individuals.

About Our Survivorship Program
Wound Care

Carilion Wound Care

Carilion Clinic offers personalized and effective wound care treatment by a team of specialists at our state-of-the-art Wound Healing Centers. We are dedicated to helping your wound heal as quickly as possible so you can promptly return to your normal daily activities.

Learn About Our Wound Care Services
Carilion Nutrition Services

Carilion Nutrition Services

An oncology-certified registered dietitian/nutritionist provides nutrition services to our oncology inpatients and outpatients. The services include performing nutritional assessments and developing and implementing nutritional care plans, as well as providing nutritional counseling.

right-arrowright-arrow for cvi-cancer care
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Collaborative

Collaborative

Multidisciplinary and evidence-based patient care.

Experienced

Experienced

Fellowship-trained physicians.

Patient-focused

Patient Focus

Provides patient and family centered care.

Want to learn more?

Patient Education and Information

Understanding head and neck cancers can be complicated. We work to provide expert clinical evaluations, technologies and proven therapies to treat your cancer. Here are some trusted resources to help you learn more.

We've Got Answers

Patient and Family Resources

Cancer Treatments

Learn more about the latest head and neck cancer treatments.

Learn the Facts

Cancers of the head and neck include cancers that start in several places in the head and throat, not including brain cancers or cancers of the eye.

Cancer Risk

American Head and Neck Society can help.

Are you at Risk?

Can risky behaviors increase your chance for certain cancers?

Oral Cavity Cancer

What is oral cavity cancer? Understand the risk factors and symptoms.

Patient Education and Information

Understanding head and neck cancers can be complicated. We work to provide expert clinical evaluations, technologies and proven therapies to treat your cancer. Here are some trusted resources to help you learn more.

We've Got Answers

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Patient and Family Resources

Cancer Treatments

Learn more about the latest head and neck cancer treatments.

Learn the Facts

Cancers of the head and neck include cancers that start in several places in the head and throat, not including brain cancers or cancers of the eye.

Cancer Risk

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American Head and Neck Society can help.

Are you at Risk?

Can risky behaviors increase your chance for certain cancers?

Oral Cavity Cancer

What is oral cavity cancer? Understand the risk factors and symptoms.

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