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There are several areas of the head and neck region that can be affected by cancer: the oral cavity, the pharynx, the larynx, the paranasal sinuses and nasal cavity, and the salivary glands. Although cancers of these areas can present differently, they have similar risk factors and are usually diagnosed and treated using similar technologies.
Our online Learning Center has up-to-date, evidence-based information about numerous topics related to head & neck cancer, including diagnostic tests, treatment options, management of treatment side effects, and more.
Visit the Learning Center to learn more about mouth cancer, esophageal cancer, throat cancers, salivary gland tumors, and lip cancer.
These resources are not a substitute for the guidance of your physician but can help you learn more about head & neck cancer and what to expect during treatment. All content is provided courtesy of the Mayo Clinic Health Library.
All head & neck cancers share common risk factors, including:
There are several different types of tests for head & neck cancers.
The evidence-based treatment plan your doctors choose is based on a number of factors: type of cancer, grade and stage of the cancer, your overall health, and your treatment preferences.
Surgery may be used in certain head and neck cancers to remove all or part of the tongue, throat, voice box, trachea, jaw bone, or lymph nodes.
Chemotherapy for head & neck cancers involves the use of medications to shrink or kill cancerous cells. These medications may be taken intravenously (IV) or as pills. In the case of head & neck cancers, chemo is often given with radiation.
The board-certified medical oncologists, nurses, and technicians at Connecticut Oncology Group provide the most effective, advanced care with warm, personal attention and support for patients and their families. In addition, your medical oncology team will work closely with your other providers and help provide access to clinical trials.
Radiation oncology is the highly-controlled use of radiation to cure or treat symptoms of head & neck cancers.
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