Cancer

Deciding on Treatment See All  Head and Neck Cancer: Treatment Choices in Deciding on Treatment An overview of common treatments for head and neck cancer....more  Head and Neck Cancer: Chemotherapy in Deciding on Treatment Chemotherapy uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. Learn about when chemotherapy is used to treat head and neck cancer, and what to expect. ...more  Head and Neck Cancer: Radiation Therapy in Deciding on Treatment Radiation kills cancer cells by focusing powerful X-rays at the tumor. Here's a look at when this treatment is used, types of radiation therapy, and common side effects. ...more  Head and Neck Cancer: Surgery in Deciding on Treatment Learn about how surgery is used to treat head and neck cancer, and what to expect before and after surgery. ...more  Learning to Speak Again After Laryngeal Surgery in Deciding on Treatment Speech therapy usually begins before you leave the hospital. Once the healthcare provider gives approval, the SLP will begin speech lessons with you. To speak, you may need esophageal speech, an artificial larynx, or a transesophageal puncture (TEP). Each is described here. ...more