Q: Which doctorshould I consult for Head and Neck Cancers?
A: You can consult an Oncologist or Dentist for Head andNeck Cancers.
Q: Are Screenings Painful?
A: The screening tests are non-invasive, painless and can be done in five minutes.
Q: Is there a link between oral sex and head and neck cancer?
A: Almost 10,000 cases of cancer each year might be attributable to a strain of Human-papillomavirus (HPV). Some cancers of the throat in non-smokers are caused by a certain type of HPV, usually transmitted during oral sex.
Q: Will my head and neck cancer come back?
A: Cancer can recur or a new cancer can form years or even decades after treatment. Patients should be regular in their periodic check-ups after their last treatment for cancer.
Q: Are head and neck cancers common? And, are they treatable?
A: The American Cancer Society estimates show that each year, more than 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with head and neck cancer. Currently, there are over 400,000 survivors of oral and head and neck cancer in the United States.
