…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…

…“Early evidence suggests that Nimoral can make cancer cells more responsive to radiotherapy, and patients experience very few side effects. “This trial will further test the effectiveness of the drug in patients with head and neck cancers.” Cancer Council Queensland…

…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,…

…others affected by head and neck cancer, after being treated for cancer two years prior. “I found that whilst there was support for other cancers and cancer in general there was none specifically for Head and Neck Cancer,” Mr Doyle…

…of cancer in our state,” Ms McMillan said. More information about Cancer Council Queensland is available via 13 11 20 or cancerqld.org.au.   For more information or interviews, please contact: Laura McKoy, Media Manager, Cancer Council Queensland Phone: (07) 3634…

A health professional, such as a general practitioner (GP) or community nurse, who provides the first point of contact for a person to help them with a range of health care matters….

The part of the body where the cancer first developed….

A person’s main health care, which is provided by a general practitioner (GP) or a community nurse. It can include initial tests and diagnoses of disease, health promotion, disease prevention, and chronic illness management….

Giving treatment before the primary treatment to try and make the primary treatment more successful….

Cancer that has returned after treatment of the primary cancer. A recurrence may be local (in the same place as the primary) or distant (in another part of the body)….