Thyroid cancer arises in the thyroid gland at the base of the neck. Symptoms in females may include swelling, painless lumps, and difficulty swallowing. However, thyroid cancer is often asymptomatic.

April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, and it is important to be aware of early signs and symptoms of the disease, as well as when to seek care. April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, ...

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 ...

April marks the beginning of Oral & Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month. This year, more than 50,000 new cases are expected to be diagnosed in the US. Specialists often refer to head and neck cancer ...

Performing a self-neck check can help in the early detection of thyroid cancer — however, neck swelling does not always signify thyroid cancer. Sometimes, a medical examination is necessary. Share on ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — April is oral, head and neck cancer awareness month, and Prisma Health hosted free screenings for patients around the state. "It started out with a normal regular dentist visit for a ...

Dr. Zafar Sayed discuss the importance of recognizing Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month and highlights early symptoms of the disease to be aware of. April serves as Head and Neck Cancer Awareness ...

She considers herself lucky. She happened to find a doctor who immediately did a biopsy and sent her sample to a lab that likely didn’t have much else to investigate during the pandemic. Whoever her ...

Head and neck cancer patients who were given smartphone and sensor technology as a way to remotely monitor their symptoms reported less severe symptoms from their cancer and treatment than their ...