What is tonsil cancer - Cancer Research UK
Cancer of the tonsil is a type of head and neck cancer. Cancer is when abnormal cells start to divide and grow in an uncontrolled way. Symptoms often include a painless neck lump and a sore throat. The main risk factors for tonsil cancer are smoking, drinking alcohol and infection with the human papilloma virus (HPV).
Tonsil cancer - Cancer Research UK
Nurse helpline 0808 800 4040. Questions about cancer? Call freephone 9 to 5 Monday to Friday or email us. Tonsil cancer is a type of head and neck cancer. Symptoms often include a painless neck lump and a sore throat. The main treatments are surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
Treating tonsil cancer - Cancer Research UK
Treating tonsil cancer. The main treatments for tonsil cancer are surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. You might have a combination of these or one treatment on its own. The tonsils are part of the oropharynx and treatment is similar to other cancers of the oropharynx.
Tests for mouth and oropharyngeal cancer - Cancer Research UK
Jul 24, 2024 · Biopsy. To diagnose mouth and oropharyngeal cancer, your doctor needs to take a sample of tissue from the abnormal area. A specialist doctor called a pathologist looks at the tissue under a microscope to check for cancer cells. There are different ways to take a biopsy of your mouth and oropharynx. These include:
Surgery to remove the lymph nodes in your neck
Surgery to remove the lymph nodes in the neck is called a neck dissection. Surgeons don't routinely do a neck dissection on everyone because it can have long term side effects. You might have a sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB), This is a test to find the first lymph node or nodes that a cancer may spread to.
Nasal And Paranasal Sinus Cancer Symptoms - Cancer Research UK
Dec 12, 2023 · Eye problems. People with nasal and paranasal sinus cancer may notice: bulging of one eye. complete or partial loss of sight. double vision. pain above or below the eye. a watery eye with tears running down the cheek. swelling of the tissue that covers the white of …
Referral to a specialist for possible nasopharyngeal cancer
Your GP or dentist should refer you to a specialist if you have any of the following that last for more than 3 weeks: an unexplained lump in the head or neck area. an unexplained swelling or break (ulceration) on your lips or in your mouth. unexplained red or red and white patches in your mouth. a hoarse voice that is there all the time and ...
Side effects of radiotherapy for mouth and oropharyngeal cancer
Sep 4, 2024 · Your skin might go red or darker in the treatment area. You might also get slight redness or darkening on the other side of your body. This is where the radiotherapy beams leave the body. The red or darker areas can feel sore. Your radiographers will give you advice on washing the area and creams to soothe your skin.
Laryngoscopy - Cancer Research UK
Apr 16, 2024 · The laryngoscope has a light and a camera at the end. The surgeon can see the inside of your throat and voice box clearly. You have a direct laryngoscopy under an anaesthetic. This means you are asleep and won't feel anything. You usually have this in the hospital as a day case or you might stay overnight.
Referral to a specialist for possible laryngeal cancer
an unexplained lump in the head or neck area. an unexplained swelling or break (ulceration) on your lips or in your mouth. unexplained red or red and white patches in your mouth. a hoarse voice that is there all the time and doesn’t go away. painful swallowing or a painful throat that is there all the time. Other symptoms