Head and Neck Cancer
Head and neck cancer groups together a set of malignant tumors that originate in structures of this region, such as the mouth, throat, larynx, paranasal sinuses, or salivary glands.
Signs that may appear: Sores that do not heal, difficulty swallowing, changes in the voice, lumps in the neck, or persistent discomfort in the mouth or throat.
When to see a doctor? Any symptom that lasts for weeks deserves an evaluation, especially in people with risk factors such as smoking.
Which specialists treat it? The otolaryngologist and the oncologist usually lead the approach, with support from the surgeon, the radiation oncologist, and other professionals. Detecting any change in this area in time and consulting it with a specialist makes a difference.
Data on 204 doctors who treat head and neck cancer
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Doctors specialized in head and neck cancer
Dr. Raul Aragon Lopez
Dr. Erick Bautista
Dra. Maria Gomez Palacio Schjetnan
Dr. Julio Cesar De la Fuente Muñoz
Dr. Omar Cortez
Dr. Miguel Angel Escobedo Robledo
Dr. Jose Antonio Zamora Lomelí
Dr. Arnoldo Samuel Kraus Weisman
Dr. Arnoldo Samuel Kraus Weisman
Dr. Carlos Manuel Diaz Contreras Piedras
Dr. Carlos Manuel Diaz Contreras Piedras
Dr. Alvaro Takane Kimura
Dr. Mauricio Espinosa Torres
Dr. Bernardo Rivas De Leon
Dra. Maria Alejandra Torrero Miranda
Dr. Joaquín Gerardo Joya Galeana
Dr. Ramiro Millan Mota
Dr. Mateo Lorenzo Tapia
Dr. Mateo Lorenzo Tapia
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Frequently asked questions
What is head and neck cancer?
Head and neck cancer groups together a set of malignant tumors that originate in structures of this region, such as the mouth, throat, larynx, paranasal sinuses, or salivary glands.
Which doctor treats head and neck cancer?
Head and Neck Cancer is usually treated by specialists in acupuncturist, anatomical pathologist, anesthesiologist, general surgeon, plastic surgeon, endocrinologist, pediatric endocrinologist, gastroenterologist, geriatrician, complementary therapist, general practitioner, internist, orthopedist, otolaryngologist, radiologist, radiation therapist, rheumatologist, radiation oncologist, oncologist, clinical pathologist.