Head & Neck Cancer

After spending many nights in pain, unable to breathe, Kayla Sanderson was told that the lump in her neck was “nothing” but a bad ear infection. Finally, she found out a tumor was blocking her airways.

Joyce Karney writes poetically about the pain of losing her soul mate Glenn, and the struggle of adapting to a new life without him.

If you have cancer in the head or neck, you may have difficulty chewing, swallowing, or other treatment-related issues that can lead to malnutrition. Although eating may not be pleasurable now, it’s your lifeline during treatment and beyond.

“As the CEO of a biotechnology company involved in cancer drugs development, I was familiar with the diagnosis and treatment of patients with cancer,” says Michael Becker, who was himself diagnosed with stage IV oropharyngeal cancer.

Paige Lewis recalls being told that she has cancer.

A look at head and neck cancer by Dr. Nancy Hutchison.

The day Mr. Caldarella was diagnosed with stage IV head and neck cancer in April 2010 was also the day he began thinking of creating a foundation to help other patients with cancer.

Lee Tomlinson shares his journey being diagnosed with cancer. His experience showed him the value of having a nurse navigator and the importance of psychosocial care.