National Cancer Institute
at the National Institutes of Health
Information Summaries from PDQ
- Hypopharyngeal Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
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Expert-reviewed information summary about the treatment of hypopharyngeal cancer. - Laryngeal Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
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Expert-reviewed information summary about the treatment of laryngeal cancer. - Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
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Expert-reviewed information summary about the treatment of lip and oral cavity cancer. - Metastatic Squamous Neck Cancer with Occult Primary Treatment (PDQ®)
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Expert-reviewed information summary about the treatment of metastatic squamous neck cancer with occult primary. - Nasopharyngeal Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
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Expert-reviewed information summary about the treatment of nasopharyngeal cancer. - Oropharyngeal Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
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Expert-reviewed information summary about the treatment of oropharyngeal cancer. - Paranasal Sinus and Nasal Cavity Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
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Expert-reviewed information summary about the treatment of paranasal sinus and nasal cavity cancer. - Salivary Gland Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
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Expert-reviewed information summary about the treatment of salivary gland cancer. - Oral Complications of Chemotherapy and Head/Neck Radiation (PDQ®)
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Expert-reviewed information summary about oral complications, such as mucositis and salivary gland dysfunction, that occur in cancer patients treated with chemotherapy or radiation therapy to the head and neck.
Related Treatment Information
- Drugs Approved for Head and Neck Cancer
This page lists cancer drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for head and neck cancer. The list includes generic names and brand names. The drug names link to NCI’s Cancer Drug Information summaries. - Understanding Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer
This guide from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality explains differences among four types of radiation
therapy used to treat head and neck cancer and possible side effects. - Angiogenesis Inhibitors
A fact sheet that describes the process of eliminating the blood supply to tumors. Lists the cancers in which this approach is being tested. - Lasers in Cancer Treatment
A fact sheet that describes use of high-intensity light in cancer treatment, its advantages and disadvantages, and types of procedures that use it. - Photodynamic Therapy for Cancer
A fact sheet that explains photodynamic therapy, how it is administered, and indications and side effects of treatment. - Radiation Therapy for Cancer
A fact sheet that defines the different types of radiation therapy and discusses scientific advances that improve the effectiveness of this treatment.
