The symptoms of head and neck cancers may include a lump or a sore that doesn't heal, pharyngitis that doesn't get away, difficulty in swallowing, and a change or hoarseness in the voice.
Symptoms of head and neck cancer are:
Chronic sore throat
White or red patch in the mouth
Ear or jaw pain
Lump in the head or neck area
Swallowing problems
Change in voice or hoarseness
Speech difficulties
Nosebleeds
Chronic congestion or sinus infection
Pain or unusual bleeding from the mouth
Hearing problems
Double vision
Loose teeth
Unexplained weight loss
Fatigue
William S. MacComb has written: 'Cancer of the head and neck' -- subject(s): Cancer, Head, Neck
When one has the following symptoms, one needs head and neck surgery. The symptoms include a lump or sore in the head and neck region that does not heal, a sore throat that does not go away, swallowing difficulty, etc.
There are many symptoms for a thyroid cancer like a lump on your neck or a nodule; if you have pain swallowing or chronic neck pains, but its always important to get it professionally checked by a physician.
Symptoms of thyroid cancer are a lump in the neck, changes to the voice such as hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, pain in the neck and throat, and swollen lymph nodes.
There are several common symptoms associated with thyroid cancer. A lump in your neck, voice hoarseness, swollen lymph nodes, difficulty breathing, and pains in the neck are five common symptoms.
Andrew F. Olshan has written: 'Epidemiology, pathogenesis, and prevention of head and neck cancer' -- subject(s): Epidemiology, Head, Neck, Cancer, Prevention, Pathogenesis, Head and Neck Neoplasms
Christine G. Gourin has written: 'The Johns Hopkins patients' guide to head and neck cancer' -- subject(s): Popular works, Cancer, Head, Neck
Janina K. Casper has written: 'Clinical manual for laryngectomy and head/neck cancer rehabilitation' -- subject(s): Alaryngeal Speech, Cancer, Head, Head and Neck Neoplasms, Laryngectomees, Laryngectomy, Neck, Patients, Rehabilitation, Speech, Alaryngeal
Cancer that involves the mouth and pharynx is commonly referred to as "head and neck cancer." Head and neck cancer encompasses a group of cancers that can affect various areas within the head and neck region, including the oral cavity (mouth), pharynx (throat), larynx (voice box), nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, salivary glands, and the soft tissues of the neck. The most common type of head and neck cancer is squamous cell carcinoma, which typically originates in the squamous cells lining the mucous membranes of these structures. Smoking and alcohol use are significant risk factors for head and neck cancer, although the human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is becoming an increasingly recognized cause, particularly for oropharyngeal cancers.
Guy J. Petruzzelli has written: 'Practical head and neck oncology' -- subject(s): Head, Therapy, Neck, Cancer, Diagnosis, Surgery, Head and Neck Neoplasms
This operation should not be done if cancer has metastasized (spread) beyond the head and neck, or if the cancer has invaded the bones of the cervical vertebrae
Head and neck cancer.