Head and neck cancers affect the tissues of the mouth, throat, sinuses, and surrounding areas. They can impact crucial functions like breathing, swallowing, and talking. There are several types of ...

April marks the beginning of Oral & Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month. This year, more than 50,000 new cases are expected to be diagnosed in the US. Specialists often refer to head and neck cancer ...

Oropharyngeal cancer is a type of head and neck cancer. It affects the cells in the middle part of your throat, or what’s called the oropharynx. Early signs are easy to miss. “We can't see that area ...

Head and neck cancers represent 4% of U.S. cancer cases, with significant mortality rates, highlighting the need for awareness and early detection. These cancers affect multiple anatomical sites, ...

Head and neck cancers majorly affect the mouth, throat, voice box (larynx), sinuses, and salivary glands, among other locations. It is a major and somewhat overlooked area of cancer. Early detection ...

Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes around 70% of head and neck cancers in the United States, making it the most common cancer caused by the virus, with rates increasing each year. Unlike cervical ...

A new blood test can identify cancers of the head and neck caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) up to 10 years before symptoms appear. This is the discovery of Mass General Brigham researchers who ...