Head and Neck Cancers

These cancers include malignancies of the mouth, throat, voice box (larynx), nose, and sinuses. They are closely associated with tobacco, alcohol use, and HPV infection (especially in oropharyngeal cancers).

Treatment depends on location and stage but often involves a combination of surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy.

Key Facts:

• Early symptoms often mimic common illnesses
• Speech and swallowing may be affected post-treatment
• HPV-positive cancers have better outcomes
  
  

Symptoms:

• Lump in the neck
• Sore throat
• Voice changes
• Difficulty swallowing
  
  

Risk Factors:

• Tobacco and alcohol use
• HPV infection
  
  

Treatment:

• Surgery
• Radiation therapy
• Chemotherapy
• Targeted therapies