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A collection of tumours known as head and neck cancer arises in the mouth, throat, larynx (voice box), nose, sinuses, or salivary glands. Particularly in oropharyngeal tumours, these malignancies are sometimes associated with lifestyle choices like tobacco use, alcohol intake, and infection with human papillomavirus (HPV). Typical complaints are hoarseness, a sore throat, trouble swallowing, earache, or a lump in the mouth or neck. Effective treatment depends on early detection, which, depending on the location and stage of the cancer, could call for surgery, radiation treatment, chemotherapy, or targeted therapy.
Early diagnosis depends critically on regular dental visits and ENT consultations, particularly in high-risk patients. Stopping smoking, reducing alcohol intake, and getting the HPV vaccination can significantly reduce the risk. Head and neck cancer is sometimes managed by multidisciplinary cancer care teams to retain functions like speech and swallowing while yet treating the disease successfully. For recovery and quality of life following treatment, rehabilitation—including physical therapy and speech—is also vital.