Dr. Loren Michel treats head and neck cancers at MSK, including squamous cell, salivary gland, thyroid, and skin cancers, with a focus on quality of life and clinical trials.
Hi, I'm Dr. Loren Michel, a head and neck cancer medical oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. My expertise includes the treatment of head and neck squamous cell cancers, salivary gland tumors, thyroid malignancies, and basal and squamous cell skin cancers.
Head and neck cancers come with unique challenges that require a high level of expertise and thoughtful, tailored care. They are considered rare cancers. Here at MSK, because we treat so many patients with these complex cancers, we're able to provide an unmatched level of care.
Our treatment approach centers on two fundamental objectives: treating your cancer effectively while also protecting important functions like your ability to eat, speak, and breathe. Through decades of experience, I've developed care plans that meet these goals.
As an investigator in multiple clinical trials, I work to find better treatments for patients whose cancer has come back or spread. This research helps make sure you have access to the most up-to-date treatment options.
While we treat your cancer, we're equally focused on helping you manage side effects, stay nourished, avoid infection, and feel as well as possible throughout.
You’re in a place where expertise guides every decision, and your treatment will reflect the highest level of specialized care available.