Dr Ronald Chin’s Guide On Paediatric Head And Neck Malignancies
Pediatric head and neck malignancies are cancerous growths that occur in the head and neck region of children and adolescents. The most frequent head and neck cancer in children, including both Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphomas.
Symptoms vary based on the specific malignancy and may include swelling or mass in the head or neck area, pain or discomfort, difficulty swallowing or breathing due to airway obstruction, altered voice quality, and unexplained weight loss.
To investigate this a physical examination assesses mass size and characteristics, imaging (CT scans, MRI, PET scans) is done to visualize the tumor, and biopsy for confirmation and tumor type determination. Laboratory tests, including blood work, can also be suggested.
Treatment includes surgical removal of the tumor, often followed by reconstruction, chemotherapy to shrink or eliminate the tumor, targeted radiation therapy, immunotherapy to boost the immune system, and targeted therapies specifically for cancer cells.
Glue ear, after draining the ear drum
Glue ear, intact ear drum
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Dr Ronald Chin is an Australian trained Otolaryngologist Head and Neck Surgeon.
After graduating as a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Dr Chin undertook further specialised training in Head and Neck Cancer at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.
He has published many research papers and is an active teacher and scholar.
As part of his subspecialty training, Dr Chin has training in Laser, Da Vinci Robotic, Flex Robotic and complex surgical techniques.
In addition to specialised Head and Neck Cancer, Dr Chin also enjoys general adult and paediatric ENT Surgery and practices sinus, snoring/sleep and general paediatric ENT Surgical procedures.
Dr Ronald Chin works as a general Otolaryngologist, offering a wide range of surgical and non-surgical treatments including ear surgery, nose surgery and throat surgery. He provides treatment for chronic conditions such as tonsillitis, sinus problems and problems with hearing.
He is also involved in the diagnosis and treatment of many conditions such as facial paralysis, head and neck cancer and sleep apnea. As well as performing surgery on children, he also provides specialist care for adults, including the treatment of throat disorders, voice loss and ear problems.
Dr Chin has also served as a Conjoint Associate Professor at the University of Sydney, a Conjoint Associate Professor at Western Sydney University and an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Technology Sydney.
