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 cancer symptoms vary by tumor location, often presenting as a neck lump or voice changes. Smoking and HPV are major risk factors; cessation and vaccination are crucial preventive ...

While there is no comprehensive routine screening test for head and neck cancers, many pre-cancers and cancers in these areas can be detected in the early stages during routine doctor and dentist ...

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 ...

Gum (gingival) cancer is a rare type of oral cancer. Gingival cancer grows in the thin skin layer protecting your teeth. The skin layer is also called your gingiva. It covers your upper and lower jaws ...

Human papilloma virus (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 ...

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — An Arizona woman is bravely sharing her story after what started as a small canker sore turned into a life-altering diagnosis. Michelle Smith never thought she would find herself ...