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Cancer develops when abnormal cells in a part of the body begin to grow out of control.1 Head and neck cancer often begins in the cells that line the mouth, sinuses, and throat.2 This includes the lips, tongue, cheeks, gums, roof of the mouth, voice box, and salivary glands, as well as other areas in the head and neck.2 How is head and neck cancer treated? Only a physician can determine what treatments are right for his or her
patients.3 Treatment recommendations vary from patient to patient
because physicians will take into account the location of a patient's
tumor and how advanced it is, as well as a patient's overall health
before deciding what treatment is appropriate.
Questions to ask your physician4 The questions listed below are intended to help patients initiate
discussions with their physicians and nurses after they have been
diagnosed with cancer. This list is only a small sample of questions;
patients should write down questions of their own to discuss with
their physician or nurse. It is important for patients to feel comfortable
asking their healthcare providers any question related to their
treatment and overall health.
References:
1. American Cancer Society. What is cancer?
Available at: http://www.
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