Surgery to remove lymph nodes and some surrounding structures in the neck, such as muscle, fat or nerves….

Cancer that is found in the lymph nodes of the neck but the primary location cannot be located. It may have started as a head and neck cancer, and is often treated as such….

…head and neck cancers? Risk factors Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Support for Queenslanders Resources Types of head and neck cancer Cancers of the head and neck are categorised by the area of the head or neck where they begin. Mouth…

…the symptoms of head and neck cancers this week, to aid with early diagnosis. “Possible symptoms of head and neck cancer include a sore throat, voice changes, or lumps in the neck area,” Ms McMillan said. “Symptoms depend on the…

…of the symptoms of head and neck cancers. “Possible symptoms of head and neck cancer include a sore throat, voice changes, or lumps in the neck area,” Ms Clift said. “Symptoms depend on the site but can include pain, swelling,…

…Queenslanders affected by head and neck cancer. About 800 people in Queensland are diagnosed with head and neck cancer each year. Among the attendees will be Marty Doyle, who co-founded the Head and Neck Cancer Support Group in 2006 with…

…spokesperson Katie Clift said the trial could help to give Queenslanders a better chance of surviving head and neck cancers. “Only about 61 per cent of Queenslanders diagnosed with a head or neck cancer survive more than five years after…

Removal of the lymph glands from a part of the body. Also called a lymph node dissection.

Removal of the lymph glands from a part of the body. Also called a lymph node dissection….

An operation in which a hole is made at the base of the neck into the trachea (windpipe), in order to create a clear airway….