Head and neck cancers start in the tissues and organs of the head and neck. This refers to any cancer of the mouth,
throat, voice box, nose and sinuses.
Tobacco use, heavy alcohol use, and infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV) increase the risk of many types of
head and neck cancer. Treatment and prognosis depends on the type of head and neck cancer and the stage of that cancer.
St. Luke’s Cancer Center employs a team-approach to diagnose and treat head and neck cancers to provide the most appropriate
treatment with as few side effects as possible. This team includes surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists,
otolaryngologists (ears, nose and throat), dentists, physical, occupational and speech therapists, oncology nurse navigators
and dietitians.
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