Head and neck cancers are overgrowths of cells, most often in the squamous cells in the moist tissues lining the throat, mouth, voice box, nasal cavity, and salivary glands. Smoking, alcohol use, and HPV infection are crucial risk factors for head and neck cancers. Treatment varies depending on the type of cancer, but it can affect speech, breathing, and eating.
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