Head and neck cancer
Head and neck cancer is a general term for cancers that develop in the larynx, throat, lips, mouth, nose, and salivary glands.
Head and neck cancer is a general term encompassing cancers that develop in the head and neck region. According to the National Cancer Institute, these cancers include cancers in the larynx, throat, lips, mouth, nose, and salivary glands. Most begin in the moist, mucosal surfaces that line these areas, and known risk factors include tobacco use, heavy alcohol consumption, and HPV infection.
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