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 ...

Surveillance incorporating the physical examination, imaging, and emerging molecular biomarkers is an essential part of care for head and neck cancer (HNC) survivors and allows for the detection of ...

Blood tests cannot detect throat cancer. However, they can help indicate a person’s overall health. Doctors may use them to determine whether a person is a suitable candidate for certain types of ...

A 33-year-old female accountant presented to her family nurse practitioner (NP) for evaluation of bilateral neck masses. The patient stated that she first noticed the masses 6 weeks before ...

This guide for newly diagnosed patients provides key information to help you understand your options and have informed conversations with your oncologist. A diagnosis of head and neck cancer can bring ...

Overview of diagnosis, stage-based treatments, side effects and follow-up to help patients with cancer understand care choices and expectations. Oropharyngeal cancer develops in the oropharynx, the ...

This E-learning Module will focus on developing contouring skills for target volume and organs at risk for external beam radiotherapy planning for head and neck cancer. The module has been produced to ...

Carol Fisher was at a routine dental appointment at VCU Dental Care in September 2015 when the Virginia Commonwealth University dentistry student who was examining her noticed suspicious lesions on ...

Dr. Douglas Peterson presents the latest evidence-based guideline from ISOO, MASCC, and ASCO on the prevention and management of osteoradionecrosis (ORN) in patients with head and neck cancer treated ...