throat cancer

3 types of head and neck cancers

An overview of three types of head and neck cancer often caused by HPV: tonsil cancer, soft palate cancer and tongue cancer.

HPV infection may cause throat, mouth cancer

Dr. Gregory Jones discusses the link between HPV infection and cancers of the head and neck, including throat and mouth cancer.

Advances in oral cancer treatment, reconstruction

Oral and maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Kevin Arce discusses oral cancer treatment and prevention.

Dear Mayo Clinic: Adults up to age 45 and at risk for HPV infection can get vaccine

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends some adults ages 27 to 45 talk with their health care provider about the HPV vaccine.

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.