The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. Different head and neck cancers are staged in different ways. Learn about the stages of some of the more common types of head and neck cancer.

If your healthcare provider thinks you might have head and neck cancer, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure. Here's a look at what you can expect.

Many of the symptoms of head and neck cancer can be caused by other health problems. But it's important to see your healthcare provider if you have these symptoms.

After a diagnosis of head and neck cancer, you will likely have other tests. These tests help your healthcare providers learn more about your cancer.

Some risk factors, such as family history, may not be in your control. But others may be things you can change. Knowing the risk factors can help you make choices that might lower your risk.

Chemotherapy (chemo) uses medicines to kill cancer cells. Learn how it works for urethral cancer.

If your healthcare provider thinks you might have urethral cancer, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure. Learn which tests you may have.

Learn what symptoms urethral cancer can cause.

Learn which factors increase your risk of urethral cancer.

Urethral cancer is a very rare type of cancer that starts in the urethra. Learn more about this type of cancer.