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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.
What you’ll find in this section:
About head and neck cancer
Head and neck cancer treatment options
Living with head and neck cancer