Focus on Oral, Head, Neck & Thyroid Cancers
The Oral Cancer Foundation
The Oral Cancer Foundation is a national nonprofit organization designed for advocacy and service, created to promote change and save lives through prevention, education, research, and patient support. Approximately 37,000 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with oral cancer this year.
Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer
Most types of head and neck cancer start in the cells lining the open cavities of the head and neck, such as the sinuses, nasal cavity, mouth, or throat. Other kinds of head and neck cancer can occur in the salivary glands. These glands produce the fluid, called “saliva” or spit, that keeps your mouth and throat moist.
Understanding Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer
According to the National Cancer Institute, head and neck cancer accounts for nearly 3 to 5 percent of all cancer in the United States. These types of cancer are more common in men and in people older than age 50. Around 47,560 men and women in this country develop head and neck cancer every year. Tobacco and alcohol use are common risk factors for this cancer.
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