Head and neck cancer

Updated: 2023-11-16

Overview

Head and neck cancer is a group of cancers that starts in the mouth, sinuses, nose, or throat.

Symptoms

Symptoms include painful swallowing and a sore in the mouth that won't heal. Other symptoms include loose teeth, hoarse voice, stuffy nose, nosebleeds and ear pain.

Treatments

Treatments include surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. Sometimes targeted therapy and immunotherapy are options.