Signs and symptoms of Head & Neck Cancer
                     Signs and 
symptoms of Head 
& Neck Cancer
Mouth ulcer
 Painful sores called ulcers formed in 
the mouth, which do not heal can be a 
symptom of mouth cancer.
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Change in voice or coarseness
 Head and neck cancer can cause 
change in voice or coarseness in the 
throat, causing difficulty in speaking.
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Unexplained weight loss
 It is a common symptom for most 
cancers. Head and neck cancer may 
lead to loss of appetite due to difficulty 
in eating and swallowing.
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Difficulty in swallowing
 Also called dysphagia, it causes pain 
and discomfort, a feeling of something is 
stuck in your throat, which causes 
difficulty in swallowing.
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Facial pain
 Salivary gland cancer and mouth cancer 
can cause pain and discomfort in the face 
which does not go away for a long time.
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Neck pain and weakness
 Thyroid cancer can cause pain in the 
neck and weakness, a lump may also 
be formed on the neck.
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Breathing difficulty
 Throat cancer causes difficulty in 
breathing. Nasal congestion is a symptom 
of sinus cancer and bleeding in the nose 
may also be seen.
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Formation of lumps and patches
 Lumps and patches formed in the mouth 
and neck is a symptom of cancer. Lump 
formed in throat and swelling of lymph 
nodes can be a sign of salivary gland 
cancer
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Ear pain and infection
 Ear pain may be a symptom of throat 
cancer. There can be an infection and 
also difficulty in hearing.
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