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Last Name Initial: N

  1. John M. Nathan, M.D., D.D.S.

    John M. Nathan, M.D., D.D.S.

    1. Sleep Medicine Specialist
    2. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
    3. Surgeon
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Cancer rehabilitation, Cancer treatment, Skin biopsy, Trauma care, Sentinel node biopsy, Tracheostomy, Oral cancer scre...ening, Nerve graft, Vascularized bone grafting, Nonunion surgery, Microvascular surgery, Fibula free flap, Bone graft surgery, Free muscle transfer, Upper airway stimulation therapy evaluation, Skin cancer reconstruction, Reconstructive surgery, Orbital reconstruction, Facial fracture repair, Rhinoplasty, Jaw surgery, Buccal fat pad flap, Chin surgery, Alveolar bone grafting, Skin cyst removal, Dental implant surgery, Submandibular gland removal, Maxillomandibular advancement surgery, Nonvascularized bone graft, Cosmetic jaw surgery, Iliac crest bone graft, Oral surgery, Skin cancer excision, Sentinel lymph node surgery, Microvascular reconstruction, Flap surgery, Facial reconstruction, Parotid gland surgery, Neck surgery, Head and neck reconstruction, Neck dissection, Parotidectomy, Glossectomy, Head and neck cancer surgery, Minimally invasive cancer surgery , Craniofacial surgery , Vermilionectomy, Maxillary reconstruction, Radial forearm free flap, Temporalis flap, Mandibular reconstruction, Oral biopsy, Nasal valve repair, Nasal septal reconstruction, Facial nerve rehabilitation, Upper airway stimulation therapy , Cancer, Head and neck cancer, Facial fracture, Osteoradionecrosis, Chondrosarcoma, Nasal and paranasal tumors, Soft tissue sarcoma, Tonsil cancer, Cleft palate, Sarcoma, Cleft lip, Mouth cancer, Salivary gland tumor, Ameloblastoma, Skin cancer, Throat cancer, Tongue cancer, Lip cancer, Soft palate cancer, Nasopharyngeal carcinoma, Floor of the mouth cancer, Osteosarcoma, Basal cell carcinoma, Osteomyelitis, Parotid gland tumor, Jaw tumors and cysts, Facial deformity, Sleep apnea, Fibrous dysplasia, Osteoblastoma, Obstructive sleep apnea, Orbital fracture, Oral and throat cancer, Laryngeal cancer, Facial skin cancer, Nasal obstruction, Malocclusion, Central giant cell granuloma, Facial injury, Micrognathia, Mouth tumor, Salivary gland cancer, Mucoepidermoid carcinoma, Warthin's tumor, Acinic cell carcinoma, Adenoid cystic carcinoma, Gum cancer, Nasal cancer, Roof of mouth cancer, Neck metastasis, Inner cheek cancer, Radiation injury, Jaw cancer

Research

Mayo Clinic doctors and scientists are dedicated to developing new treatment options for people with tongue cancer. Learn more about research in Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery.

Areas of investigation include:

  • Improving and adapting existing robotic surgery systems for use on tumors of the tongue.
  • Investigating tumor growth factors for oral cancer.
  • Evaluating new methods of use for chemotherapy.
  • Evaluating new radiation therapy regimens.
  • Investigating the relationship between HPV and head and neck cancers.
  • Researching potential gene therapies.

Cancer research is conducted in coordination with the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center. Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center receives funding from the National Cancer Institute and is designated as a comprehensive cancer center. This designation recognizes the institution's scientific excellence and multidisciplinary resources focused on cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

Publications

See a list of publications about tongue cancer by Mayo Clinic doctors on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine.

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