Head and Neck Cancer

Foods to avoid with a pituitary tumor
The foods to avoid with a pituitary tumor can depend on a person's symptoms, whether it is affecting their weight, and other factors.
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What to expect when receiving Opdivo and Yervoy together
Opdivo and Yervoy may be used together to treat certain types of advanced cancers. Learn about side effects, study results, cost, and more.
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Erbitux (cetuximab)
Erbitux (cetuximab) is a prescription injection that can be used to treat certain colorectal and head and neck cancers. Learn more about its dosage…
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Keytruda interactions: Alcohol, medications, and other factors
Learn about interactions between Keytruda and other medications, supplements, foods, alcohol, and more. You can also find out when to avoid Keytruda.
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What is the link between HPV and laryngeal cancer?
HPV can increase the risk of laryngeal cancer. However, more research is necessary to learn exactly how HPV leads to laryngeal cancer.
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Choroid plexus tumor: Symptoms and treatment
Choroid plexus tumors are rare growths that can be cancerous, but most are not. However, they can still cause disruptive symptoms.
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Oligodendroglioma: Symptoms and treatment
Oligodendroglioma is a rare type of brain and spinal cord cancer. It can grow slowly for years without causing symptoms. Learn more here.
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What is stage 3 laryngeal cancer?
Stage 3 laryngeal cancer is throat cancer that may have spread just beyond the larynx and nearby lymph nodes but not to distant parts of the body.
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How long can a person have thyroid cancer without knowing it?
Find out how long a person can have thyroid cancer without knowing it, as well as what symptoms to look out for.
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How an oral biopsy can help diagnose mouth cancer
This article looks at what an oral biopsy is and how it can help diagnose oral cancer. It also discusses what to expect during the biopsy.
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What to know about buccal mucosa cancer
Learn about the symptoms and causes of buccal mucosa cancer. This article also looks at treatment options, how doctors diagnose the condition, and…
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What to know about oral mucosa cancer
Oral mucosa cancer starts in the mucosa, which is the lining of the mouth. The main treatment is surgery to remove the cancer. Read about the symptoms…
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Loqtorzi dosage
Loqtorzi is a prescription drug used to treat nasopharyngeal cancer. Learn about the drug’s dosage, form, strength, and more.
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All about laryngeal cancer and throat cancer
Laryngeal cancer is one of four types of throat cancer, alongside hypopharyngeal, oropharyngeal, and nasopharyngeal cancer. Learn more about throat…
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Can blood tests detect mouth and throat cancers?
Doctors do not use blood tests to diagnose throat cancer. However, blood tests can provide information about a person's overall health, which can…
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Can someone shrink an acoustic neuroma naturally?
There are no natural remedies that have been scientifically proven to shrink acoustic neuromas. However, a doctor can recommend other approaches.
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Loqtorzi (toripalimab-tpzi)
Loqtorzi (toripalimab-tpzi) is a prescription injectable solution for a certain type of head and neck cancer. Learn about dosage, side effects, and…
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What are the early and late stage symptoms of laryngeal tumor?
Early laryngeal cancer may cause hoarseness. If this persists, alongside throat pain and cough, people need to consult a doctor. Read more.
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What to know about anaplastic ependymoma cancer
Anaplastic ependymoma cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the central nervous system. Learn more here.
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Is laryngeal cancer hereditary?
A person can inherit gene defects that may increase their risk of developing laryngeal cancer. However, scientists are still investigating this topic…
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What to know about radiology for craniopharyngioma
Healthcare professionals can use radiology imaging tests, such as MRI and CT scans, to help diagnose craniopharyngioma. Learn more here.
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Why does cancer cause weight loss?
Cancer and cancer treatments may cause weight loss. A significant weight loss with no known reason can be a symptom of cancer. Read more about cancer…
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Can brain tumors cause blindness?
Some symptoms of brain tumors include vision changes, such as double vision or vision loss. Find out more about blindness, vision changes, and brain…
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What to know about polymorphous low grade adenocarcinoma
PLGA is a rare type of cancer that causes a salivary gland tumor, affecting the minor salivary glands in the oral cavity. Learn more here.
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Can tight neck muscles cause pulsatile tinnitus?
Tight neck muscles may cause pulsatile tinnitus in some cases, but this is not the most common cause of the condition. Learn more here.
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What are the salivary glands and what do they do?
The salivary glands produce saliva and secrete it into the mouth. Saliva lubricates surfaces in the mouth to help a person chew and swallow their food.
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Is thyroid cancer hereditary?
The exact causes of thyroid cancer are largely unknown, though there are multiple risk factors that can contribute to its development, such as genetic…
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Does everyone have cancer cells in their body?
Not everyone has cancer cells in their body, but they may develop due to different factors such as genetics, exposure to certain environments, and…
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What to know about head and neck squamous cell carcinoma affecting the throat
Learn about the symptoms and causes of squamous cell carcinoma of the throat. This article also discusses treatment options, diagnosis, and more.
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Can kids get oral cancer?
Children can get oral cancer, but it is rare. Learn about the symptoms, causes, treatments, and survival rates for oral cancer in children.
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Hodgkin's lymphoma and dental complications
People with Hodgkin lymphoma may experience mild to severe dental problems following cancer treatment. Read about types of oral health issues and…
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Why do some people with cancer develop anemia?
People with cancer may develop anemia due to cancer treatment, blood loss, or decreased red blood cell production. Read about causes, diagnosis, and…
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What to know about mucoepidermoid carcinomas
Learn about the symptoms and causes of mucoepidermoid carcinomas. This article also discusses treatment options, diagnosis, and more.
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How fast does salivary gland cancer grow?
There are several types of salivary gland cancers that grow at different rates. Staging may also show how fast an individual tumor grows.
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What to know about adenoid cystic carcinoma
Learn about the symptoms and causes of adenoid cystic carcinoma. This article also discusses treatment options, diagnosis, and more.
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Stage 1 squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue
Squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue, stage 1, is an early-stage form of skin cancer. Treatment involves surgery and sometimes, radiation.
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Lip cancer staging and symptoms
Lip cancer staging helps doctors recommend a treatment plan based on the size of the tumor and how far it has spread. Learn more here.
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What to know about oral cancer recurrence
Oral cancer may recur where it initially started or elsewhere in the body. The recurrence rates differ for people with early and advanced stages of…
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What is the outlook for tongue cancer?
Treatment options aim to cure tongue cancer. Learn about survival rates for tongue cancer, treatment options, what to expect post-treatment, and how…
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What to know about throat pain while yawning
Pain when yawning can be a sign of infection, abscesses, or more serious conditions. Learn what might cause pain when yawning, when to get help, and…
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Head and Neck Cancer

Foods to avoid with a pituitary tumor

What to expect when receiving Opdivo and Yervoy together

Erbitux (cetuximab)

Keytruda interactions: Alcohol, medications, and other factors

What is the link between HPV and laryngeal cancer?

Choroid plexus tumor: Symptoms and treatment

Oligodendroglioma: Symptoms and treatment

What is stage 3 laryngeal cancer?

How long can a person have thyroid cancer without knowing it?

How an oral biopsy can help diagnose mouth cancer

What to know about buccal mucosa cancer

What to know about oral mucosa cancer

Loqtorzi dosage

All about laryngeal cancer and throat cancer

Can blood tests detect mouth and throat cancers?

Can someone shrink an acoustic neuroma naturally?

Loqtorzi (toripalimab-tpzi)

What are the early and late stage symptoms of laryngeal tumor?

What to know about anaplastic ependymoma cancer

Is laryngeal cancer hereditary?

What to know about radiology for craniopharyngioma

Why does cancer cause weight loss?

Can brain tumors cause blindness?

What to know about polymorphous low grade adenocarcinoma

Can tight neck muscles cause pulsatile tinnitus?

What are the salivary glands and what do they do?

Is thyroid cancer hereditary?

Does everyone have cancer cells in their body?

What to know about head and neck squamous cell carcinoma affecting the throat

Can kids get oral cancer?

Hodgkin's lymphoma and dental complications

Why do some people with cancer develop anemia?

What to know about mucoepidermoid carcinomas

How fast does salivary gland cancer grow?

What to know about adenoid cystic carcinoma

Stage 1 squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue

Lip cancer staging and symptoms

What to know about oral cancer recurrence

What is the outlook for tongue cancer?

What to know about throat pain while yawning