Oropharyngeal cancer

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Mayo Clinic Q and A: Tonsil cancer: What is it and how do you prevent it?

Dr. Katharine Price discusses tonsil cancer and other head and neck cancers associated with HPV and how to prevent them.

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How to talk to family and friends about a head and neck cancer diagnosis

Dr. Eric Moore shares tips on how to talk more openly with your loved ones about a head and neck cancer diagnosis.

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3 ways to prevent head and neck cancer

Dr. Katharine Price says not using tobacco, minimizing alcohol use and getting the HPV vaccine can reduce your risk of head and neck cancer.

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Innovative technology to treat head and neck cancers

Surgeon Dr. Phillip Pirgousis explains how transoral robotic surgery is making treatment safer and less invasive.

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Mayo Clinic researchers find new treatment for HPV-associated oral cancer

Mayo Clinic researchers have found that a new, shorter treatment for patients with HPV-associated oropharynx cancer leads to excellent disease control and fewer side effects, compared to standard treatment.