Using tobacco can increase the risk of head and neck cancer. Be a quitter, and see your doctor if you notice any of these possible cancer warning signs.
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SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF HEAD AND NECK CANCER
White or red patches on the gums or tongue.
A lump in the neck or a sore in the mouth that doesn't heal.
A sore throat that doesn&rsquo;t go away.
Difficulty swallowing.
A change or hoarseness in your voice.&nbsp;
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Tobacco use is one risk factor for head and neck cancer. Do you know the others? <a href="[BASEDOMAIN]/healthinfo/Story.aspx?StoryID=bcac2cb3-6d66-4d48-8887-5fb9d15da555">Test your know-how here.</a>
Reviewed 3/18/2024
Sources
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 <li style="text-align: left;">American Cancer Society. "Head and Neck Cancers."&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cancer.org/cancer/head-neck-cancer.html" target="_blank">https://www.cancer.org/cancer/head-neck-cancer.html</a>.</li>
 <li style="text-align: left;">National Cancer Institute. "Head and Neck Cancers."&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cancer.gov/types/head-and-neck/head-neck-fact-sheet" target="_blank">https://www.cancer.gov/types/head-and-neck/head-neck-fact-sheet</a>.</li>
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Head and neck cancer: Watch for these warning signs