Quick Quiz: Head and Neck Cancer

It is estimated that 61,760 Americans were diagnosed with head and neck cancers (HNCs) in 2016. These malignancies can occur in the mouth, throat, larynx, salivary glands, nose, or sinuses. There are 3 main treatments for HNCs that can be used alone or in combination: chemotherapy/targeted treatments; surgery; and radiation. Public awareness of HNCs needs to remain a priority because, despite advances in treatment, prognosis still largely depends on the stage of disease at presentation.