Dr. Lara Dunn treats head and neck cancers at MSK, including thyroid, salivary gland, larynx, lips, mouth, nose and throat, as well as non-melanoma skin cancers.
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I am deeply invested in your overall experience throughout your care with me and my team. It is important that I know you as an individual and that you feel well cared for during your journey with cancer.
Hi, I’m Dr. Lara Dunn, a head and neck medical oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
I was drawn to head and neck cancers because I appreciate the medical complexity of these diseases and the long-term relationships I develop with patients. I am fortunate to work with a talented team of specialists, including head and neck surgeons, radiation oncologists, speech and swallow therapists, dentists, and other professionals. We collaborate on your care to arrive at the best possible individualized plan.
I hope to be partners with you in your care. I want you to be well informed on your treatments plans and provide input into your own care. My team and I prioritize managing the symptoms of your cancer and the side effects of treatments, as well as the psychological aspects of a cancer diagnosis, to make a particularly challenging and vulnerable time as comfortable as possible. We want to be accessible and responsive to you.
I look forward to meeting you and developing a compassionate and trusting relationship with you and your loved ones.