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2025 Magnet® Redesignation Feedback

The Magnet® designation for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center is the pre-eminent recognition for hospital systems in the United States.

ChristianaCare Health System was designated as a Magnet organization in 2010, 2015, and 2020 by the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® and are now applying for redesignation.

We invite patients, family members, staff, and other interested parties to provide feedback via email or direct mail. For more information, please click here.

Multidisciplinary Care

Head and Neck Cancer

Comprehensive care for head and neck cancers.

Types of Head and Neck Cancer Treatment Your Multidisciplinary Team Contact Us

Types of Head and Neck Cancer

Head and neck cancer is the rapid growth of abnormal cells that usually starts in the mouth, nose or throat area. These cancers can spread to nearby lymph nodes or organs, or to distant areas of the body. Most head and neck cancers are linked to tobacco or alcohol use or infection with human papillomavirus (HPV).

Understanding the unique challenges of head and neck cancers, particularly neck tumors and laryngeal cancer, requires a highly skilled and collaborative team.

At ChristianaCare’s Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute’s Head and Neck Cancer Center, our multidisciplinary cancer team integrates renowned experts from various specialties. This includes highly skilled nurses, speech pathologists and therapists. Everyone on our team is united in a singular focus: providing you with the best possible care for treating head and neck tumors.

Our diverse team of specialists treats the following head and neck cancers:

Mouth and tongue.
Salivary glands.
Thyroid.
Nasal cavity.
Sinuses.
Parts of the throat that include the larynx (voice box).
Lymph nodes in the upper part of the neck.

Treating Head and Neck Cancer

Surgery, chemotherapy and radiation are used to treat head and neck cancers. Many decades of clinical experience have proved that combinations of these treatments are often most effective. Your team works with you to provide the optimal cancer treatment for you.

Your Multidisciplinary Care Team

You’ll meet with a dedicated team of head and neck cancer experts who works closely with your primary care physician. This team includes:

Surgeons: Orders diagnostic tests, performs biopsies and removes cancerous tumors when necessary.
Medical Oncologists: Administers chemotherapy or immunotherapy to target cancer cells.
Radiation Oncologists: Uses precision-focused radiation therapy to destroy tumors.

Depending on the location and extent of your head and neck tumors, you may also require treatment from other specialists, including a dentist to customize and fit dental appliances, a plastic surgeon, and a speech-language pathologist/therapist.

These specialists collaborate with your primary care physician and care management team to develop a personalized treatment plan that prioritizes your needs and maximizes your chances of success.

At ChristianaCare, we are committed to providing you with the expertise, treatment options and care you need on your journey back to health. We are here for you.