An overview of common treatments for head and neck cancer.
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Chemotherapy uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. Learn about when chemotherapy is used to treat head and neck cancer, and what to expect.
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Radiation kills cancer cells by focusing powerful X-rays at the tumor. Here's a look at when this treatment is used, types of radiation therapy, and common side effects.
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Learn about how surgery is used to treat head and neck cancer, and what to expect before and after surgery.
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Speech therapy usually begins before you leave the hospital. Once the healthcare provider gives approval, the SLP will begin speech lessons with you. To speak, you may need esophageal speech, an artificial larynx, or a transesophageal puncture (TEP). Each is described here.
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