Sunday, April 10, 2016

Head and Neck Surgical Oncology by Medical Specialist Richard Isaacs

Dr. Isaacs possesses broad experience and know-how in handling various medical conditions. He has Advanced Certification in Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery, making him an excellent practitioner dedicated to attending to the needs of patients suffering from head and neck conditions.

Ordinarily, the head and the neck are two important body members which we often neglect or abuse. How often do we suffer stick necks from texting or watching TV while lying in bed. These may not be serious problems; but other critical issues may arise from other causes, such as improper diet, toxic substances (cigarette smoke) and exposure to radiation. And when these big problems arise, we begin to think more of our head which happens to be supported by the humble and seemingly inconsequential neck.

Obviously, it is only when we feel pain on these parts that we think of them as ever providing us vital functions without which we would not exist at all or, at least, lead normal lives.

The neck bones and the skull which are connected to each other provide the structure for the two organs to function and to interrelate. Aside from providing support, the neck contains vital parts which allow us to breathe, use language, to sing, to ingest food, to rotate the head and to allow passage for electrical energy and biochemical substances which complete the entire bodily system necessary for human life.

As well, the head contains the brain and all the basic senses we utilize to function as intelligent living beings. Except for the heart and lungs which provide essential functions for the whole body to function well, the brain can be said to be the prime motor which allows the whole body to accomplish all that it was designed to do fundamentally or achieve potentially.

Together, the head and neck form a formidable pair which often requires serious medical attention because of damages or diseases.  Some of the more or less serious conditions which beset this pair, thereby requiring surgery, are the following:
    
1.  Tumors or cancers
2.  Benign and malignant disease of the thyroid
3.  Benign masses of the head and neck

The following procedures are taken to address the above and other conditions:

1.  Anterior and Lateral Skull Base surgery
2.  Diagnosis of head and neck cancers through endoscopy and laryngeal videostroboscopy
3.  Treatment of all head and neck skin cancers, such as carcinoma and melanoma
4.  Use of laser resection of head and neck malignancies
5.  Medical and Surgical Treatment of Thyroid and Parathyroid masses/disorders
6.  Microvascular Free-Tissue Transfer Reconstruction


When it is about the head and neck, you can be confident that Dr. Rich can provide the help you need through his professional medical attention. He will work with you closely to resolve your medical problem, aiding you to look for opportunities to provide treatment or management of your condition in order to lessen the mental and emotional anguish you may be going through.

Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Dr. Richard Isaacs Specializes in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology

The head and the neck are two body parts we rarely give so much thought to; ironically it seems, for the mind finds its home right at the top of the first which, in turn, is supported by the second. Obviously, it is only when we feel pain on these parts that we think of them as ever providing us vital functions without which we would not exist at all or, at least, lead normal lives.

The neck bones and the skull which are connected to each other provide the structure for the two organs to function and to interrelate. Aside from providing support, the neck contains vital parts which allow us to breathe, use language, to sing, to ingest food, to rotate the head and to allow passage for electrical energy and biochemical substances which complete the entire bodily system necessary for human life.

As well, the head contains the brain and all the basic senses we utilize to function as intelligent living beings. Except for the heart and lungs which provide essential functions for the brain to function well, the brain can be said to be the prime motor which allows the whole body to accomplish all that it was designed to do fundamentally or achieve potentially. Intellectual genius and athletic prowess would not at all be possible without the brain, supported by all other faculties and organs, doing a big part of the work.

Together, the head and neck form a formidable pair which often requires serious medical attention because of damage or diseases.  Some of the more or less serious conditions which beset this pair which require surgery are the following:
    
1. Tumors or cancers
2. Benign and malignant disease of the thyroid
3. Benign masses of the head and neck


The following procedures are taken to address the above and other conditions as well:

1. Anterior and Lateral Skull Base surgery
2. Diagnosis of head and neck cancers through endoscopy and laryngeal videostroboscopy
3. Use of laser resection of head and neck malignancies
4. Treatment of all head and neck skin cancers, such as carcinoma and melanoma
5. Microvascular Free-Tissue Transfer Reconstruction
6. Medical and Surgical Treatment of Thyroid and Parathyroid masses/disorders


Dr. Isaacs possesses broad experience and know-how in handling these medical conditions. He has Advanced Certification in Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery, making him one of the best practitioners available for patients suffering the said problems. When it is about the head and neck, leave it to Dr. Rich to think and worry about as he has a way of helping your needs with professional medical care. At the least, he will take much of the burden of thinking how to resolve your problem medically. That can certainly remove a lot of pressure and worry from your own mind to begin with.

Monday, April 4, 2016

Dr. Richard Isaacs - Provides Otolaryngoloic Treatment for Cancer

Dr. Richard Isaacs has been a valuable part of Kaiser Permanente since 1995 and possesses Advanced Certification in Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery, with specialties in orbital, nasal, and maxillofacial surgery, as well as thyroid and parathyroid surgery. His works as a regional resource for the management of advanced tumors of the head and neck and provides the otolaryngologic procedure for tumors at the skull base.

In addition, he is trained in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive surgery and has an interest in post-tumor facial reconstruction and facial reanimation surgery.

But what is this otolarynologic procedure used for head tumors? Let us briefly explain to get a better appreciation of what Dr. Isaacs offers for patients with this kind of problem.

Otolaryngology simply refers to medical attention given to ear, nose and throat conditions. Whereas in the recent past, EENT put all these three together, that is, including the eye, ENT (perhaps, a shorter and simpler way) now only refers to the said vital three organs of the human anatomy, especially because they are connected and related not only in terms of distance to one another but also in their functions.

The nose, probably the most conspicuous among the three, is connected to the ear, as well as to the throat through passageways that allow the air we breathe to be conducted into our body interiors. Although the ear was not specifically designed to serve as a passage for any fluid, whether air or liquid, it does allow air to enter through the ear canal with the help of valves that control the intake or outtake. Hence, every time we cough or sneeze, we can feel some air going out of our ears and even feel a bit slight hearing loss during colds due to some clogging of the passageways. Likewise, when we climb up a mountain, we can experience the same effect when the pressure inside our ears is higher relative to that of the pressure outside. This is easily solved through yawning, which alleviates the discomfort by opening up the ears valves and equalizing the external and internal pressures.

That is a simple description of the three organs as they relate with one another at their optimal level of functioning. But what if something happens to either one of these organs? Or especially, if a tumor grows in any one of them? We know that cancer cells can occur in any part of the human body. For smokers, often the effect of the habit on the throat (not to mention the lungs) is patently tragic as it bears the brunt of the toxins and carcinogens carried by the cigarette smoke.

This is where Dr. Rich Isaacs’ expertise comes in. Removing tumors or cancer cells from the throat, as well as the ears and nose, requires a wide knowledge and experience in otolaryngologic procedures which he has acquired as a top practitioner in the field, among other fields he practices. Knowing how these organs function is a vital part of treating them when they encounter issues in structure, function and general muscular or cellular conditions.


Dr. Isaacs provides a complete range of diagnostic, medical, and surgical services for ear, nose, and throat conditions, particularly cancer. Evaluation, diagnosis and/or direct treatment of these conditions which may include chronic ear infections, hearing loss, sinusitis, tonsillitis, airway problems, cysts, and tumors of the head and neck, comprise some of the problems he and his staff are capable of addressing with their professional and expert care.