What Is Head & Neck Cancer?
Medical treatment for cancers of the mouth, throat, larynx and neck region, planned together with the surgical and radiation teams. Head and neck cancers can affect eating, swallowing and speaking, so treatment is planned carefully to control the cancer while protecting these functions as far as possible. Chemotherapy is often given together with radiation, or before or after surgery. Dental, nutrition and speech support are an important part of the plan.
This covers cancers of the mouth, throat, larynx and neck region.
It can, depending on the site and treatment. Nutritional and supportive care is part of the plan to help you through this.
Often it is. The medical, surgical and radiation teams plan the combined treatment together.
A dental check is often advised before radiation or chemotherapy to reduce the risk of problems during treatment.
