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Oral cancer starts in the mouth, also called the oral cavity.
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New research suggests that several types of oral HPV, not just the high-risk HPV 16, may be associated with an increased risk of head and neck cancer.
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Staging is the process of finding out how far a cancer has spread.
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Survivors of oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer are often worried about facing cancer again. Learn about the risk of second cancers after oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer here.
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Several operations are commonly used to treat oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancers.
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Many pre-cancers and cancers of the oral cavity and oropharynx can be found early, during routine screening exams by a dentist, doctor, dental hygienist, or by self-exam.
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Staging is the process of finding out how far cancer has spread. This the most important factor in determining prognosis and treatment options.
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A risk factor is anything that affects your chance of getting a disease such as cancer.
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Important research into oral and oropharyngeal cancers is taking place in many university hospitals, medical centers, and other institutions around the country.
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Chemotherapy (chemo) is the use of anti-cancer drugs that are given into a vein or taken by mouth.