Head and neck cancer affects approximately 40,000 Americans each year,
but few people know about this disease.
Learn about head and neck cancer, including the risk factors, signs
and symptoms, importance of early screening and support for those affected
by this serious disease.
Click here to download
a fact sheet to learn more about head and neck cancer.
"In 2002, I lost my husband Bruce Paltrow to oral cancer, a type of head and neck cancer. When Bruce's voice became hoarse, we didn't realize this was a sign of this disease. By the time we spoke to a doctor, his cancer was very advanced.
By telling my story, I hope to empower those at risk by encouraging early detection and screening. Hope and support are available for those with head and neck cancer."
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