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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.

An overview of common treatments for head and neck cancer.

Learn about how surgery is used to treat head and neck cancer, and what to expect before and after surgery.

Radiation therapy can be part of the treatment for some types of primary bone cancers. Learn what you can expect before, during, and after radiation therapy.

Here is a brief explanation of 10 different complementary cancer therapies.

Talking with your family about cancer and the emotions that arise is not a one-time discussion but rather a series of talks that will continue through your treatment.

Oral cancer is often curable, especially if it is found early. Treatment can also help control oral cancer, meaning it may help control symptoms or reduce its spread. Once you know the type and stage of oral cancer you have, you and your healthcare provider will decide on a treatment plan. Read on to learn more.

Chemotherapy uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. Learn about when chemotherapy is used to treat head and neck cancer, and what to expect.

Chemotherapy uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. The medicines are made to attack and kill cancer cells that grow quickly. Some normal cells also grow quickly. Because of this, chemotherapy can also harm those cells. This can cause side effects.