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What is the definition of Ear Cancer?
Ear cancer is a rare malignancy that can occur on the inside or outside of the ear. Most ear cancers occur on the skin outside of the ear. There are several types of ear cancer, including squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, melanoma, adenoid cystic carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, ceruminous adenoma, and rhabdomyosarcoma. Some ear cancers may also involve the surrounding bone or other structures of the head and neck.
What are the symptoms of Ear Cancer?
Symptoms of ear cancer depend on the type and location. Symptoms of ear cancer can include a sore that will not heal, a mole that changes color, skin discoloration, pain, bleeding, drainage, dizziness, headaches, ringing in the ears, hearing loss, swollen lymph nodes, and facial weakness.
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What are the current treatments for Ear Cancer?
Treatment for ear cancer depends on the location and type. Treatments for ear cancer may include surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy.
Who are the top Ear Cancer Local Doctors?
Samson Lee
Advanced in Ear Cancer
Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery | Pediatric Otolaryngology
Advanced in Ear Cancer
Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery | Pediatric Otolaryngology

Proliance Surgeons

1231 116th Ave NE #915, 
Bellevue, WA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Samson J. Lee, MD, graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and Minor in Music Performance. He then graduated from Duke University School of Medicine and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha society for academic excellence. At Duke University, Dr. Lee received the Howard Hughes Medical Student Investigator Award twice for his research on immunotherapy of brain tumors. He then completed a general surgery internship at the University of Washington. This was followed by a year of research in pediatric craniofacial biology as a National Institutes of Health Scholar.Following this, Dr. Lee completed an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery residency over four years at the University of Washington. He then went on to complete extensive additional training in facial cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery in California. He completed his fellowship by achieving the second highest board examination score in the nation for facial plastic and reconstructive surgery earning him the Jack P. Anderson Award from the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.Dr. Lee's practice is focused on general medical and surgical problems of the head and neck with a focus on facial cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. In addition to performing cosmetic procedures, he has extensive training and experience in facial reconstruction after trauma and skin cancer removal, including rhinoplasty.Dr. Lee is double-board certified in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery as well as cosmetic and reconstructive facial plastic surgery. He is also a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Facial Plastic Surgery at the University of Washington. He regularly teaches residents facial plastic cosmetic and reconstructive surgery techniques at affiliated University of Washington Hospitals. Dr. Lee has been selected as a "Seattle Top Doctor" in both Seattle and Seattle Metropolitan Magazine for otolaryngology and facial plastic cosmetic and reconstructive surgery every year since 2011. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, and Perichondritis.

Elite in Ear Cancer
Otolaryngology
Elite in Ear Cancer
Otolaryngology

MD Anderson

2130 W Holcombe Blvd, Univ Of Tx M D Ande Life, 
Houston, TX 
Languages Spoken:
English

Paul Gidley is an Otolaryngologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Gidley is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Ear Cancer, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Mastoidectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Ear Cancer
Otolaryngology
Elite in Ear Cancer
Otolaryngology

Mayo Clinic

Rochester, MN 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Matthew Carlson is an Otolaryngologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Carlson is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Hearing Loss, Stapedectomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Carlson is currently accepting new patients.

What are the latest Ear Cancer Clinical Trials?
A Clinical Safety and Efficacy Study on Oncolytic Virus Injection (R130) for the Treatment of Relapsed/Refractory Head and Neck Cancer

Summary: 9 participants are expected to be enrolled for this open,single-armed clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the recombinant herpes simplex virus Ⅰ, R130 in patients with relapsed/refractory head and neck cancer.

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