American Head & Neck Society

Advancing Education, Research, and Quality of Care for the Head and Neck oncology patient.

American Head & Neck Society | AHNS


The mission of the AHNS is to advance Education, Research, and Quality of Care for the head and neck oncology patient.

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Understanding Cancer

The American Head and Neck Society is pleased to present educational material on some common types of Head and Neck cancers. Each of the sections below contains a general description of the cancer, risk factors associated with it, as well as diagnosis, staging and treatment options.

This information is intended to provide a general overview of head and neck cancers. It is not intended in any way to serve as a substitute for professional medical care and a discussion between the patient and doctor. Specific recommendations may vary among health care professionals. If you are a patient and have any concerns, do not hesitate to ask your doctor, another health care professional, or his/her office staff about it.

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Recent Heads Up! Posts

Myers’ Family Summer Travel Fellowship in Otolaryngology Application is Open

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