Head and Neck Cancers
Head and neck cancers arise from the mouth, tongue, pharynx, larynx, salivary glands and thyroid. Detected early, they can be treated with high success while preserving speech, swallowing and breathing.
Warning Signs
- Hoarseness lasting more than two weeks
- A neck lump persisting longer than two weeks
- A mouth or tongue ulcer that does not heal
- Difficulty or pain when swallowing, ear pain
- Blood in saliva or sputum
Diagnosis and Treatment
Diagnosis is confirmed by biopsy, and the extent of disease is assessed with ultrasound, CT, MRI or PET-CT. Treatment is planned by a multidisciplinary tumour board. Options include transoral laser surgery, organ-preserving partial laryngectomy, total laryngectomy with voice prosthesis, neck dissection, thyroid and parotid surgery, and radiotherapy with or without chemotherapy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are head and neck cancers curable?
Yes. Most head and neck cancers detected at an early stage can be cured with surgery or radiotherapy.
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The information on this page is for general purposes only; diagnosis and treatment require a physician’s examination.