tongue cancer

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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 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.

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Dear Mayo Clinic: Defining head and neck cancer

Dr. Samip Patel explains what head and neck cancer is and how to reduce your risk of this increasingly common disease.

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Advances in oral cancer treatment, reconstruction

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