Treating head and neck cancers
Larynx, Lips, Mouth, Neck, Nose, Salivary Gland, Sinus, Tongue, Throat
Mouth Cancer
Oral, or mouth cancer, includes cancer of the lips, gums, tongue, inside lining of the cheeks, roof of the mouth and floor of the mouth.
When should you call your doctor?
Mouth cancer can appear as a sore that doesn’t heal. You might also have redness, swelling or white patches inside your mouth or the feeling of a lump in your neck or throat. Other symptoms might include:
- Loose teeth
- Poorly fitting dentures
- Bleeding in your mouth
- An earache that doesn’t go away
- Tongue pain
- Jaw pain or stiffness
- Numbness of your lower lip and chin
- Difficulty chewing or swallowing
- Sore throat
Throat Cancer
Throat cancer refers to cancers of your throat, voice box or tonsils. This is a rare cancer and difficult to detect because its symptoms are common to other, non-serious conditions. You can reduce your risk of throat cancer by avoiding tobacco and alcohol use.
When should you call your doctor?
Most problems involving the throat are not throat cancer, but tell your physician if you have pain or difficulty when swallowing or a persistent earache. Other symptoms of throat cancer might include:
- A cough
- Hoarseness or other vocal changes
- A sore throat
- A lump or sore that doesn’t heal
- Weight loss for no reason
For more information
To learn more about head and neck cancer, call 612-672-7272.
Head and neck cancer team
Hematology/Oncology
Oncology
Otolaryngology
Radiation Oncology
Surgical Oncology
Our Providers Make the Difference
Fairview features nearly 4,000 providers practicing at over 200 locations throughout the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area and beyond. Fairview Clinics, University of Minnesota Physicians and our independent partner clinics provide an exceptional care experience, while lowering the overall costs of health care.
Learn more about services offered at these locations:
- Cancer Services at Fairview Lakes Medical Center
- Cancer Services at Fairview Maple Grove Medical Center
- Cancer Services at Fairview Northland Medical Center
- Cancer Services at Fairview Ridges Hospital
- Cancer Services at Fairview Southdale Hospital
- Cancer Services at University of Minnesota Amplatz Children's Hospital
- Cancer Services at University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview
Locations by city:
Burnsville
Edina
Maple Grove
Minneapolis
Princeton
Wyoming
Our Providers Make the Difference
Fairview features nearly 4,000 providers practicing at over 200 locations throughout the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area and beyond. Fairview Clinics, University of Minnesota Physicians and our independent partner clinics provide an exceptional care experience, while lowering the overall costs of health care.
