When you’re facing a head and neck cancer diagnosis, you want to know that you’ve got the right team on your side. When you choose Aurora Health Care, you can trust that you’ll be getting advanced, compassionate care.
Because they can affect the way we breathe, speak, swallow, and look, cancers of the head and neck require exceptionally sensitive treatment. Our multidisciplinary team addresses the many aspects of head and neck cancer in a coordinated way. We care for the whole patient – not just your cancer.
Name | Location |
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Steven Sperry, MD | Aurora Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, Milwaukee |
Kathryn Rabe, PA-C | Aurora Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, Milwaukee |
Michelle A. Krueger, NP | Aurora Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, Milwaukee |
Name | Location |
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Laura McGartland, MD | Aurora Cancer Care, Milwaukee |
Timothy Goggins, MD | Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic, Germantown |
Name | Location |
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Jeffrey Kittel, MD | Radiation Oncology Associates, Ltd, Milwaukee |
Perry Gould, MD | Radiation Oncology Associates, Ltd, Milwaukee |
Daniel Lindsay, MD | Radiation Oncology Associates, Ltd, Milwaukee |
Carol Zembinski, PA |
Name | Location |
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Tanya Zinski-Loomer, SLP | Aurora Physical Therapy/Speech Therapy, Milwaukee |
Carol Lynn Wandler, SLP | Aurora Physical Therapy/Speech Therapy, Milwaukee |
Valerie Werner, RN, BSN, OCN
Sara Shaffer, RD
Keep an eye out for these symptoms, and see a doctor if they develop:
Because each tumor is different, we offer a variety of treatment options, including:
Taking an active role in your health care and treatment can have a positive effect on your recovery. But there's so much cancer information available that it can be hard to navigate through it all. That's where the Vince Lombardi Cancer hotline can help. Talk to a cancer information specialist by calling the hotline at 800-252-2990 or 414-649-7200.
Meet another member of your cancer care team: your cancer nurse navigator. Navigators are certified nursing professionals who can guide you and your family through the process of cancer treatment.
Get the latest updates on cancer care when you read the Aurora Connection newsletter.
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