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Get the facts about head and neck cancer

When found early, cancers of the head and neck are often curable.

“Head and neck” cancer really groups several diseases together, including cancers of the mouth, nose, sinuses, salivary glands, throat (pharynx and larynx), and the lymph nodes in the neck. Frequently linked to the use of tobacco, both smoked and smokeless, these head and neck cancers may be treated with surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or some combination of treatments. And if they are detected and treated in time, cancers of the head and neck are often curable.

Sanofi-aventis empowers patients through education.

By gaining a clearer understanding of head and neck cancer, you may feel better able to consider the different options available to you. CancerInformation.com offers in-depth information on head and neck cancer—from detection methods to risk factors to the various stages of the disease and how it’s treated.

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About head and neck cancer

About head and neck cancer

Find out about the different types of head and neck cancer, who’s at risk for the disease, and how it’s staged, screened, and diagnosed.

What is head and neck cancer?
Stages of head and neck cancer
Risk factors
Genetics and cancer
Signs and symptoms
Screening
Diagnostic tests

Head and neck cancer treatment options

Head and neck cancer treatment options

There are several techniques used to treat head and neck cancer, including surgery and chemotherapy. Discover the different treatment options, and how their potential side effects can be managed.

Treatment
Surgery
Radiation
Chemotherapy
Managing side effects

Living with head and neck cancer

Living with head and neck cancer

From thoughts on talking with your healthcare team to tips for caregivers, start here to make the experience of head and neck cancer easier to manage.

Living with head and neck cancer
The emotional impact of head and neck cancer
Talking to your doctor
Talking to your family and friends
For caregivers

More resources

More resources

Get helpful cancer tools, useful links, and information on clinical trials of new cancer therapies.

Resources
Clinical trials
Tools
Useful links
Frequently asked questions
Videos

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US.XON.10.04.029 Last Update: May 2010