Noncedo Holiwe was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2008. Delays in accessing treatment resulted in surgery in 2015. She now lives with a permanent opening in her throat and goes for regular check-ups.

This guide will help you understand how throat cancer is diagnosed and what your diagnosis means. Learning as much as you can may help you feel ready to talk with doctors about your care. The ...

Reconstructive surgery may be needed after a large tumor is removed. Reconstructive surgery helps to rebuild the area and restore how the throat works. Your surgeon will often take tissue and blood ...

Throat cancer is frequently diagnosed at a late stage, largely because it does not behave the way many people expect a serious illness to behave. Instead of causing sharp pain or sudden physical ...

On World Cancer Day, Wellness Wednesday is spotlighting a cutting-edge cancer treatment now available in the Oklahoma City metro: proton therapy. We spoke with Dr. Kole Melton, a radiation oncologist ...

Throat cancer can often manifest in subtle ways, with symptoms that may be mistaken for less serious conditions. Awareness of these symptoms is crucial for early detection and treatment. Alongside ...