Head/Neck Cancer
A number of cancers that arise in the oral cavity (mouth), pharynx (throat), larynx (voice box), salivary glands, nasal cavity, and sinuses are collectively referred to as head and neck cancers. Squamous cell carcinomas are the common name for these cancers, which typically begin in the squamous cells that line the moist surfaces of the head and neck. A low fruit and vegetable diet, exposure to the human papillomavirus (HPV), smoking, drinking alcohol, and having a compromised immune system are risk factors for head and neck cancer. Chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and/or surgery are frequently used in conjunction for treating head and neck cancer.