Slide Show

Module 1: Understanding Head and Neck Cancer

Overview of Squamous Cell Head and Neck Cancers

This slide show helps you understand squamous cell head and neck cancers. Click through to learn about the different types and how they begin and spread. You'll learn who is most at risk, common signs and symptoms to watch for, and how doctors diagnose squamous cell head and neck cancers. The slide show also explains the stages of cancer, treatment options (surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy), and what to expect after treatment. Whether you're a patient or caregiver, this slide show offers helpful information to guide you through each step of the cancer journey.

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This educational activity has been developed by Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer, Inc. (SPOHNC) in collaboration with Mechanisms in Medicine Inc.

This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from Merck.

Thank you to the funder of You And Head and Neck Cancer. All content is developed independently by SPOHNC and Mechanisms in Medicine Inc., in collaboration with an Expert Faculty group; the funder is allowed no influence on the content of You And Head and Neck Cancer: An Animated Patient^® Guide to Head and Neck Cancer.

Disclaimer: The information provided is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your doctor about any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. The visuals provided are meant to be representations only. No specific brand is being promoted or endorsed.

This website is part of the Animated Patient^® series developed by Mechanisms in Medicine Inc., to provide highly visual formats of learning for patients to improve their understanding, make informed decisions, and partner with their healthcare professionals for optimal outcomes.