July is Head & Neck Cancer Awareness Month.
In Australia, 14 people are newly diagnosed with a type of Head and Neck Cancer every day, yet it is a relatively unknown type of Cancer.
As a Head and Neck surgeon, the most common types of cancer I see are:
There are also no formal screening tests or national screening programs for Head & Neck Cancer so often, the first signs of a Head and Neck Cancer may go unnoticed.
This is why awareness is so important.
Signs & Symptoms of Head and Neck Cancer
Below are some of the signs and symptoms which are common for many types of Head and Neck Cancer – some of which may be more obvious than others.
Are there Risk Factors for Head and Neck Cancer?
The following are risk factors that contribute to the development of Head and Neck Cancer.
It is important to know that if you have any one of the signs and symptoms listed above for more than 2-3 weeks then it is recommended that you see your doctor who may refer you to an ENT, Head and Neck specialist – like Dr Peter Floros.
You can find more information and fact sheets on Head and Neck Cancer at the Head and Neck Cancer Australia website
Dr. Peter Floros acknowledges and pays respect to the traditional owners of the land on which we meet and work across Australia; we pay our respects to the elders, past, present and emerging. We encourage our staff and clients to join us wherever they are in Australia by being informed about whose land they are on and paying their respects.
