According to the American Cancer Society, "a sore on the lip or in the mouth that doesn't heal" could be a potential sign of oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer. Anyone who has experienced a sore ...

“HPV can spread during oral sex, increasing the possibility ... Research has shown that approximately 70% of oropharyngeal cancer cases in the United States can be attributed to HPV infection.

Oropharyngeal mucositis is an acute and distressing toxic effect of chemotherapy and head and neck irradiation. This oral sequela significantly impairs the daily functioning and quality of life of ...

Chemotherapy combined with radiotherapy is the traditional treatment for oropharyngeal cancer. All cancer treatments can have side effects, but radiotherapy for this form of the disease often ...

Some people catch HPV and do not have symptoms, while others develop genital warts, oropharyngeal cancer, cervical cancer or other conditions. January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month — and Dr ...

According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), numbness of the mouth or tongue can sometimes be a symptom of oral cancer. Treatment for oral cancer depends on the type of cancer a person has ...

Numerous studies have confirmed that inflammation is a strong risk factor for cancer development. Smoking is associated with potentially malignant disorders of the oral and oropharyngeal mucosa.

Drinking more than four cups of coffee daily is linked with a lower risk of head and neck cancer, a new analysis reveals.