Throat Cancer Screening
Updated March 2023 When Should You Suspect Throat Cancer? 5 Throat Cancer Symptoms Is it possible to have throat cancer and not even be aware of it? Many throat cancer symptoms mimic common conditions, such as allergies, colds, and sinus infections. Every year, an estimated 30,000 Americans are diagnosed with some type of head, neck, […]
You’re probably aware of the importance of mammograms in detecting breast cancer. If you’re a man, you’re likely encouraged to be screened for prostate cancer. But when was the last time you were checked for oral cancer? Early detection is vital in being able to successfully treat oral cancer, and as your ear, nose and throat doctor in […]
Can GERD cause coughing? Absolutely. Some studies indicate that 25 percent or even more of cases of chronic cough may have some type of association with GERD, according to the U.S. Library of Medicine. Coughing may not be the first symptom you think of when GERD is mentioned, but a chronic, constant hack can be […]
According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, an estimated 49,750 Americans will be diagnosed with oropharyngeal cancer, which affects the back of the mouth or the throat. Sadly, of those newly diagnosed, only 57 percent will be alive in five years. Early detection and diagnosis One of the first signs of cancer is a mass located […]