Wednesday, October 19th 2011
Craniopharyngioma: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
A craniopharyngioma is a benign tumor that develops near the pituitary gland which commonly affects children between the ages of five to ten years. Learn more about craniopharyngioma from MedlinePlus. View full resource
Thyroid gland removal: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
Thyroid gland removal is sometimes the recommended treatment method for various thyroid problems. Learn how and why a thyroidectomy may be recommended and general information about the procedure from MedlinePlus. View full resource
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Thyroidectomy - Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals
During a thyroidectomy, our surgeon will make a small incision in the front of your neck, and all or part of your thyroid gland is removed. Learn more about the thyroidectomy procedure at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals. View full resource
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Oropharyngeal Cancer - Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals
For expert diagnosis and treatment of oropharyngeal cancer, turn to the
otolaryngologists (ear, nose and throat physicians) at Jefferson. View full resource
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What are oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancers?
Oropharyngeal cancer develops in the part of the throat just behind the mouth, called the oropharynx. Sometimes this is called throat cancer. The oropharynx begins where the oral cavity stops. Learn more about oropharyngeal cancer from the ACS. View full resource
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Oropharyngeal Cancer Treatment (PDQ®) - National Cancer Institute
The National Cancer Institute offers general information regarding the potential treatments for oropharyngeal cancer. View full resource
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Nasopharyngeal Cancer - Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals
The recommended treatment for nasopharyngeal cancer will depend largely on the stage of the cancer, the location of the tumor and your age and health. The professionals at Jefferson University Hospitals can help you decide on a treatment protocol with these factors... View full resource
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What is nasopharyngeal cancer?
The American Cancer Society offers a detailed guide to help recently diagnosed nasopharyngeal cancer patients better understand their disease. Learn how the ACS defines nasopharyngeal cancer. View full resource
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Oral Cancer: MedlinePlus
Oral cancer can form in any part of the mouth or throat. Most oral cancers begin in the tongue and in the floor of the mouth. This informational page from MedlinePlus offers additional resources for those seeking more details about oral cancers. View full resource
Oral Cancer - Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals
Oral cancer is cancer found in the oral cavity (the mouth area) and the
oropharynx (the throat area at the back of the mouth). Oral cancer is
estimated to be diagnosed in almost 36,720 US adults in 2009, according
to the American Cancer Society. View full resource
Nasopharyngeal Cancer - Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals
The recommended treatment for nasopharyngeal cancer will depend largely on the stage of the cancer, the location of the tumor and your age and health. The professionals at Jefferson University Hospitals can help you decide on a treatment protocol with these... View full resource
What is nasopharyngeal cancer?
The American Cancer Society offers a detailed guide to help recently diagnosed nasopharyngeal cancer patients better understand their disease. Learn how the ACS defines nasopharyngeal cancer. View full resource
Tuesday, October 18th 2011
Head and Neck Cancer: MedlinePlus
Head and neck cancer includes cancers of the mouth, nose, sinuses, salivary glands, throat, and lymph nodes in the neck. View full resource
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Head and Neck Cancer: Questions and Answers - National Cancer Institute
This Fact Sheet provided by the National Cancer Institute answers commonly asked questions about head and neck cancers. If you have been recently diagnosed, or would simply like to know more about head and neck cancers, visit the National Cancer Institute. View full resource
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Laryngeal Cancer - Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals
If you are diagnosed with laryngeal cancer, the experienced and
multidisciplinary team from Jefferson's Department of Otolaryngology
Head and Neck Surgery and the Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson in
Philadelphia can carefully guide you through available treatment... View full resource
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