Head and Neck Cancer

Understanding Lip and Mouth Cancer

Treatment
Once a diagnosis has been made, you and your doctor will decide on the best treatment for you.

There are different treatments for head and neck cancers, and before you decide on the treatment, it is important to know:

•	Your age, overall health, and medical history
•	The stage or size and extent of the cancer
•	If the lymph nodes in the neck contain cancer
•	If the cancer has spread or metastasize to the other organs of the body
•	The type of cancer
•	Expectations for the course of the disease
•	Your opinion or preference

The three main cancer treatments are:

You may also talk to your doctor about other available treatments:

•	Clinical Trials

One or more of these treatments may be used as part of your entire treatment plan.