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Diagnosing Head and Neck Cancer
Head and Neck cancers are cancers that affect the following areas:
-Lymph nodes of the neck
-Larynx
-Pharynx
-Nasal cavity and sinuses
-Oral Cavity
-Salivary Glands
Up to 5% of all cancers in the US are head and neck in origin.
Symptoms vary greatly depending on what part of the head and neck that are
affected. For instance in the mouth there may be white or red patches or unusual
bleeding and pain. In the nose and nasal cavities there may be pain in the upper
teeth or trouble in the eyes. In the neck there may be a swollen lump that may
be painful to touch.
Diagnosis: Following a physical examination your doctor may have x-rays taken of
the area. Your doctor may also have a biopsy of the abnormality taken and
analyzed in a lab to determine it the growth is cancerous.
Treatment: If you are diagnosed with cancer treatment will depend on the
location and stage of the growth. Early detected cancers can sometimes be
removed surgically. More advanced cancers may require radiation and
chemotherapy.
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