Understanding Head and Neck Cancer: Knowledge Saves Lives!
Wondering what head and neck cancer is all about? Let’s shed some light on it:
Head and Neck Cancer Isn’t Just One Disease
It encompasses various types of cancers that develop in the throat, mouth, sinuses, or larynx.
Symptoms of cancer in the mouth include:
- A white or red sore that does not heal on the gums, tongue, or lining of the mouth
- Swelling in the jaw
- Unusual bleeding or pain
- A lump or thickening
- Problems with dentures
Remember, proactive steps today can safeguard your health tomorrow.
Symptoms of cancers in the throat or voice box include:
- Trouble breathing or speaking
- A lump or thickening
- A feeling that something is caught in the throat
- Throat pain
- Pain or ringing in the ears or trouble hearing
