SHK 35: ”Head and Neck Cancer” with Dr. Quinn Dunlap

On this episode I have the honor of talking with Dr. Quinn Dunlap. Dr. Dunlap is a highly specialized and trained ENT physician, otolaryngologist trained in all aspects of ENT, however his passion and primary focus is the treatment of head and neck cancer.    Dr. Dunlap works for Greater Knoxville Ear Nose and Throat in Knoxville, TN  On this episode we get to hear Dr. Dunlap’s personal story with his own journey into medicine and how that experience steered him into the medical field ENT medicine with a specialization in head and neck cancer.   In this episode, Dr. Dunlap gives you a crash course on the subject of head and neck cancer and specifically answer these questions: What should I do if I think I may have head and neck cancer?  What is free flap reconstruction or free tissue transfer and why is it utilized? What is Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS) and when is it used?  What is HPV+ oropharyngeal cancer and is there anything I can do to prevent it?  And much more…   If you or if you know of someone who would benefit from having a consultation with Dr. Dunlap, you can request an appointment on their website at www.greaterknoxent.com/contact/# or give their office a call at (865) 244-4396.   Thanks for listening and STAY HEALTHY KNOXVILLE