Head and Neck Cancer

Oral Cancer on Rise
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
The seventh most common cancer - oral cancer - may be on the rise because of the increased use of snuff and chewing tobacco, or smokeless tobacco, among teenage boys. Oral cancer occurs on the lip, tongue, or floor of the mouth.

Side Effects of Oral Cancer Treatment, Part 2
by National Cancer Institute
Chemotherapy and radiation therapy can cause some of the same side effects, including painful mouth and gums, dry mouth, infection, and changes in taste. Some anticancer drugs can also cause bleeding in the mouth and a deep pain that feels like a toothach

Side Effects of Oral Cancer Treatment
by National Cancer Institute
Because treatment often damages healthy cells and tissues, unwanted side effects are common. These side effects depend mainly on the location of the tumor and the type and extent of the treatment.

Oral Cancer : Treatment
by National Cancer Institute
Many people with oral cancer want to take an active part in making decisions about their medical care. It is natural to want to learn all you can about your disease and your treatment choices.

Oral Cancer
by National Cancer Institute
Oral cancer is part of a group of cancers called head and neck cancers. Oral cancer can develop in any part of the oral cavity or oropharynx. Most oral cancers begin in the tongue and in the floor of the mouth.

Cancer of the Larynx : Tracheoesophageal Puncture, Mechanical and Esophageal Speech
by National Cancer Institute
Talking is part of nearly everything we do, so it's natural to be scared if your voice box must be removed. Losing the ability to talk - even for a short time - is hard. Patients and their families and friends need understanding and support during

Cancer of the Larynx : Radiation Therapy, Surgery, Chemotherapy
by National Cancer Institute
People treated with radiation therapy may have some or all of these side effects: Dry mouth. Drinking lots of fluids can help. Some patients find artificial saliva helpful. It comes in a spray or squeeze bottle. Sore throat or mouth.

Cancer of the Larynx : Methods of Treatment, Side Effects
by National Cancer Institute
Cancer of the larynx may be treated with radiation therapy, surgery, or chemotherapy. Some patients have a combination of therapies. Radiation therapy (also called radiotherapy) uses high-energy x-rays to kill cancer cells.

Cancer of the Larynx : Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
by National Cancer Institute
People with cancer of the larynx often want to take an active part in making decisions about their medical care. It is natural to want to learn all you can about your disease and treatment choices.

Cancer of the Larynx
by National Cancer Institute
Cancer of the larynx also may be called laryngeal cancer. It can develop in any part of the larynx. Most cancers of the larynx begin in the glottis. The inner walls of the larynx are lined with cells called squamous cells. Almost all laryngeal cancers beg

Oropharyngeal Cancer : Treatment
by National Cancer Institute
Cancer of the oropharynx is a disease in which cancer cells are found in the tissues of the oropharynx. The oropharynx is the middle part of the throat (also called the pharynx). The pharynx is a hollow tube about 5 inches long that starts behind the nose

Oropharyngeal Cancer
by National Cancer Institute
Cancer of the oropharynx is a disease in which cancer cells are found in the tissues of the oropharynx. The oropharynx is the middle part of the throat (also called the pharynx). The pharynx is a hollow tube about 5 inches long that starts behind the nose

Oral Cavity Cancer Racial and Ethnic Patterns
by National Cancer Institute
Cancer of the oral cavity includes the following subsites: lip (excluding skin of the lip), tongue, salivary glands, gum, mouth, pharynx, oropharynx, and hypopharynx. Cancer of the nasopharynx is treated separately in this publication

Oral Cancer Screening
by National Cancer Institute
The number of new cases of oral cancer, as well as the number of deaths from oral cancer, has been decreasing. Anything that increases a person's chance of developing a disease is called a risk factor.

Nasopharynx Cancer: Racial and Ethnic Patterns
by National Cancer Institute
Cancer of the nasopharynx is a rare neoplasm in most countries. However, it occurs at high frequencies in China and Southeast Asia. The highest incidence rates in the SEER regions occur among the Chinese.

Nasopharyngeal Cancer : Treatment
by National Cancer Institute
Different types of treatment are available for patients with nasopharyngeal cancer. Some treatments are standard (the currently used treatment), and some are being tested in clinical trials.

Nasopharyngeal Cancer
by National Cancer Institute
Nasopharyngeal cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the nasopharynx. Possible signs of nasopharyngeal cancer include trouble breathing, speaking, or hearing.

Squamous Neck Cancer with Occult Primary
by National Cancer Institute
Once metastatic squamous neck cancer with occult primary is found, more tests will be done to find out how far the cancer cells have spread. This is called staging. A doctor needs to know the stage of the disease to plan treatment.

Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer : Treatment Options by Stage, Part 2
by National Cancer Institute
Lower gingiva: If cancer is in the lower gingiva (gums), treatment may include the following: Surgery (wide local excision) with or without radiation therapy. Radiation may be given before or after surgery.

Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer : Treatment Options by Stage
by National Cancer Institute
Stage I Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer: Treatment of stage I lip and oral cavity cancer depends on where cancer is found in the lip and oral cavity. If cancer is in the lip, treatment may include the following: Surgery (wide local excision).