Understanding the Different Types of Head and Neck Cancer

Head and neck cancer is an umbrella term for the different types of cancers that can start in the mouth, nose, and throat. In this video, learn about the different types of cancers that affect the mouth, throat, nasal cavities, and more, according to Mark Persky, MD, Otolaryngologist and Surgeon at NYU Langone Health in New York City.

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Lauren Smith, MA

Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.

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Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP, has more than 15 years of experience as an attending pediatrician. She has worked in a large academic center in an urban city, a small community hospital, a private practice, and an urgent care clinic.

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