What are the signs of head and neck cancer?
Signals of injury, illness, disease, or that something is not right in the body
Sign: Signal that can be seen by someone else
-For example, fever, fast breathing, and abnormal lung sounds heard through a stethoscope may be signs of pneumonia.
Symptom: Signal that is felt or noticed by the person who has it, but may not be easily seen by anyone else.
-For example, weakness, aching, and feeling short of breath may be symptoms of pneumonia.
Head and neck cancer signs and symptoms
The signs and symptoms of head and neck cancers may include
-A lump or a sore that does not heal
-A sore throat that does not go away
-Difficulty in swallowing
-A change or hoarseness in the voice
These symptoms may also be caused by other, less serious conditions.
It is important to check with a doctor or dentist about any of these symptoms.
-A sore on the lip or in the mouth that does not heal
-A lump or thickening on the lips or gums or in the mouth
-A white or red patch on the gums, tongue, tonsils, or lining of the mouth
-Bleeding, pain, or numbness in the lip or mouth
-Change in voice
-Loose teeth or dentures that no longer fit well
-Trouble chewing or swallowing or moving the tongue or jaw
-Swelling of jaw
-Sore throat or feeling that something is caught in the throat
Signs of pharyngeal cancer
-Trouble breathing or speaking
-Pain when swallowing
-Pain in the neck or the throat that does not go away
-Frequent headaches, pain, or ringing in the ears
-Trouble hearing
Signs of laryngeal cancer
-A sore throat or cough that does not go away
-Trouble or pain when swallowing
-Ear pain
-A lump in the neck or throat
-A change or hoarseness in the voice
Signs of paranasal sinuses and nasal cavity cancer
-Blocked sinuses that do not clear, or sinus pressure
-Headaches or pain in the sinus areas
-A runny nose
-Nosebleeds
-A lump or sore inside the nose that does not heal
-A lump on the face or roof of the mouth
-Numbness or tingling in the face
-Swelling or other trouble with the eyes, such as double vision or the eyes pointing in different directions
-Pain in the upper teeth, loose teeth, or dentures that no longer fit well
-Pain or pressure in the ear
Signs of salivary gland cancer
-A lump (usually painless) in the area of the ear, cheek, jaw, lip, or inside the mouth
-Fluid draining from the ear
-Trouble swallowing or opening the mouth widely
-Numbness or weakness in the face
-Pain in the face that does not go away
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