For many years, head and neck cancer in the Philippines has been strongly linked to smoking, alcohol consumption, and betel nut chewing. These lifestyle factors have been the main causes of cancers in ...

Just last month, Merck KGaA executives were reassuring analysts that the failure of a phase 3 trial of xevinapant was “unlikely.” Now that worst-case scenario has come to pass. The company will now ...

A newly approved National Cancer Institute-funded clinical trial aims to improve survival for head and neck cancer patients ...

Share on Pinterest A new study found that heavy cannabis use is associated with a high risk of developing head and neck cancer. Jason Colston/Getty Images Cannabis use is associated with greater risk ...

Head and neck cancers affect the tissues of the mouth, throat, sinuses, and surrounding areas. They can impact crucial functions like breathing, swallowing, and talking. There are several types of ...

A new study suggests that cannabis, the most commonly used illicit substance worldwide, is associated with an increased occurrence of head and neck cancer. A study from the USC Head and Neck Center, ...

This guide for newly diagnosed patients provides key information to help you understand your options and have informed conversations with your oncologist. A diagnosis of head and neck cancer can bring ...

In more recent decades, HPV has been shown as a risk factor for developing head and neck cancer. Head and neck cancer covers everything from throat, tongue, and tonsil cancer to laryngeal, mouth, and ...

Oropharyngeal cancer is a type of head and neck cancer. It affects the cells in the middle part of your throat, or what’s called the oropharynx. Early signs are easy to miss. “We can't see that area ...