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Head and Neck Cancer: Questions and Answers
A fact sheet about the risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and rehabilitation for cancers of the head and neck. National Cancer Institute Fact Sheet 6.37

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NCI's gateway for information about head and neck cancer.

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Definition of oral cancer: Cancer that forms in tissues of the lip or mouth. This includes the front two thirds of the tongue, the upper and lower gums, the lining inside the cheeks and lips, the bottom of the mouth under the tongue, the bony top of the mouth, and the small area behind the wisdom teeth.

Estimated new cases and deaths from oral cancer in the United States in 2008:


New cases: 22,900
Deaths: 5,390

See the online booklet What You Need To Know About™ Oral Cancer to learn about oral cancer symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and questions to ask the doctor.
Treatment
Information about treatment of oral cancer (cancer of the lip or mouth)
Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer Treatment
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Oral Complications of Chemotherapy and Head/Neck Radiation
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Cetuximab Beneficial in Head and Neck Cancer

Head and Neck Cancer: Docetaxel Extends Survival
Prevention, Genetics, Causes
Information related to risk factors, prevention, and genetics
Oral Cancer Prevention
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Prevention and Cessation of Cigarette Smoking
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Smoking and Cancer Home Page

Smokeless Tobacco and Cancer

Search: Cancer Genetics Services Directory
Screening and Testing
Information about methods of cancer detection including new imaging technologies, tumor markers, and biopsy procedures
Oral Cancer Screening
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Interpreting Laboratory Test Results
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Information and current news about clinical trials and trial-related data
Head and Neck Cancer Trial Results

How to Find a Cancer Treatment Trial

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Cancer Literature
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Cancer Topic Searches: Head and Neck Cancers

Cancer Literature in PubMed
Research and Related Information
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Oral Cavity and Lip Cancer Research Projects

Cancer Research Portfolio: NCI Funding Opportunities
Statistics
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Cancer Stat Fact Sheet: Oral Cavity and Pharynx

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