Expert telephone forum on 10 June 2025 on the topic: ‘Treatment of head and neck tumours’
On 10 June 2025, a proven expert will be available to answer your questions on the topic of ‘Treatment of head and neck tumours’ at the Volksstimme telephone forum: Prof. Dr Martin Durisin, Director of the University Clinic for Ear, Nose and Throat Medicine, Head and Neck Surgery. Take the opportunity to talk to him directly on Tuesday, 10 June 2025, you will have the opportunity to ask your questions on the topic of ‘Treatment of head and neck tumours’ at the Volksstimme telephone forum. A recognised expert will be on hand to answer your questions: Prof. Dr Martin Durisin, Director of the University Clinic for Ear, Nose and Throat Medicine, Head and Neck Surgery Magdeburg.
After the diagnosis of a head and neck tumour, many questions often arise for those affected and their relatives. For example, you may ask yourself:
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How do I recognise the first signs of a head and neck tumour?
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What treatment options are available today?
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How do new treatment approaches affect the chances of recovery?
- What role does aftercare play in long-term recovery?
Our expert will be happy to answer any questions you may have and inform you about the latest developments in the diagnosis and treatment of head and neck tumours.
Interested parties will have the opportunity to obtain individual advice on 10 June 2025 between 10:00 and 12:00 by calling 0391-532970.
Photo: Prof. Dr. med. Martin Durisin. Photograph: Sarah Kossmann/UMMD
Head and neck tumours include a variety of malignant diseases that can develop in the oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, nose, paranasal sinuses, base of the skull and neck. Smoking and excessive alcohol consumption are common risk factors, but infections with human papilloma viruses (HPV) are also playing an increasingly important role in the development of the disease.
Early diagnosis is crucial for successful treatment. Initial signs such as persistent hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, unclear swelling in the throat area or chronic pain should definitely be clarified by a doctor. Thanks to modern imaging techniques and specialised diagnostics, tumours can now be detected at an early stage and treated in a more targeted manner.
The treatment of head and neck tumours depends on the location, size and spread of the tumour, the detailed histological and immunological assessment and the patient's general state of health. Depending on the situation, surgical interventions, radiotherapy, drug treatments or a combination of these methods are used. In many cases, new surgical techniques, gentle radiotherapy and individually tailored drug therapies enable a higher chance of recovery and a better quality of life after treatment. Functional rehabilitation - for example to restore the ability to speak and swallow - also plays an important role in the treatment process.
Research is constantly evolving, and immunotherapies and targeted molecular therapies in particular are opening up new perspectives, especially for advanced tumour diseases. Comprehensive aftercare is also important in order to recognise relapses at an early stage and treat late effects in good time.
Comprehensive information is essential for those affected and their relatives in order to reduce fears and gain confidence in dealing with the disease. The Head and Neck Tumour Centre of the UMMD, represented by Prof. Durisin, offers you the opportunity for a personal discussion as part of the telephone forum and provides insights into modern treatment approaches and supportive measures.