Cancers that develop in the throat, larynx, mouth, nose, and sinuses.
Throat cancer can affect either the pharynx or larynx, and there are a variety of different types, based on where the cancer is found.
Thyroid cancer occurs when cells in the thyroid gland mutate and grow uncontrollably and form tumors in the thyroid.
Chemotherapy uses drugs that kill cancer cells or stop them from multiplying. Learn more about this treatment.
Surgery may be required when cancer or another condition develops in the larynx (or voicebox); surgeons take extra care to protect the voice.
Whether for screenings, diagnosis, or treatment for yourself or someone you care about, Yale Cancer Center offers multidisciplinary care.
Sometimes a small and harmless-looking sore on the lips or mouth can be a sign of early oral cancer, so it’s important to visit your dentist or doctor to discuss.
Cancer surgery is any procedure to remove cancerous tumors and surrounding tissue. Learn more about these procedures.
Snoring may seem like a minor annoyance, but it can be a sign of something more serious.
Dysphagia is the medical term used to describe swallowing difficulties. Some people with dysphagia experience pain while swallowing, known as odynophagia.