Overview
Head and neck cancers
, Symptoms, Causes, Risk Factors, Complications Details
Head and neck cancers are a broad category of cancers that occur in the head and neck region.
Head and neck cancer treatment depends on the type, location and size of your cancer. Treatment for head and neck cancers often involves surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Treatments may be combined.
After treatment, recovery from head and neck cancers may involve working with rehabilitation specialists and other experts to cope with side effects, such as hearing loss, difficulty eating, dental problems, thyroid issues, difficulty breathing or difficulty speaking.