There are many types of head and neck cancer. Here's an overview of the common types and the part of the body they affect.
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Some risk factors, such as family history, may not be in your control. But others may be things you can change. Knowing the risk factors can help you make choices that might lower your risk.
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If your healthcare provider thinks you might have head and neck cancer, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure. Here's a look at what you can expect.
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses a large magnet, radiofrequencies, and a computer to make detailed pictures of organs and structures within the body. It is used to diagnose health problems.
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An overview of common treatments for head and neck cancer.
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Chemotherapy uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. Learn about when chemotherapy is used to treat head and neck cancer, and what to expect.
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You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals.
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Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away.
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Chemotherapy can damage your body’s ability to make red blood cells, so body tissues don't get enough oxygen. This is a condition called anemia. People who have anemia may feel very weak or tired, dizzy, faint, or short of breath, or may feel that their hearts are beating very fast.
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To reduce your risk for infection, avoid people who are sick with contagious illnesses, including colds, the flu, measles, or chickenpox.
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Detailed information on radiation therapy, one type of cancer treatment.
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After a diagnosis of head and neck cancer, you will likely have other tests. These tests help your healthcare providers learn more about your cancer.
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All tobacco products, from cigarettes to snuff, contain toxins, carcinogens, and nicotine, an addictive substance.
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Head and neck cancer is the term given to cancers that start in the head and neck region. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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