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.
Surgery may be required when cancer or another condition develops in the larynx (or voicebox); surgeons take extra care to protect the voice.
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.
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.
Doctors only diagnose cancer after ruling out other possible causes for symptoms and performing tests to check and double-check the diagnosis. Learn more about these tests.
Patients with benign upper aero-digestive tract lesions such as polyps, nodules, and cysts can benefit from surgery. For vocal fold paralysis, there are several surgical procedures that can provide a better voice. While many conditions can be treated with medicine and therapy, others require surgery.