Published on November 16, 2023
Head and neck cancer
A group of cancers of the mouth, sinuses, nose, or throat.
Overview
Head and neck cancer is a group of cancers that starts in the mouth, sinuses, nose, or throat.
Symptoms
Symptoms include painful swallowing and a sore in the mouth that won't heal. Other symptoms include loose teeth, hoarse voice, stuffy nose, nosebleeds and ear pain.
Treatments
Treatments include surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. Sometimes targeted therapy and immunotherapy are options.