Diverse group of malignancies with many histologic types found within the mucosal surfaces of the upper aero-digestive tract. The vast majority (~90%) of head and neck cancers are sq...
Symptoms may include neck mass, sore throat, ear pain, dysphagia, chronic cough,...
Tobacco and alcohol cessation.
Treatment approach depends on functional status, goals of therapy, TNM staging, and other contextual factors
Single-modality treatment (surgery o...
Follow-up recommendations :
Role of routine surveillance imaging is not well-defined.
Regular follow up with comprehensive head and neck examination
Chest imaging as...
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C14.0 Malignant neoplasm of pharynx, unspecified
C32.9 Malignant neoplasm of larynx, unspecified
C08.9 Malignant neoplasm of major salivary gland, unspecified
C11.9 Malignant neoplasm of nasop...
Signs and symptoms of head and neck cancers are often nonspecific necessitating a high index of suspicion based on identifiable risk factors.
A multidisciplinary approach with radiation...
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