HPV related oropharyngeal cancer, which affects the tonsils and the base of the tongue, is now the fastest-growing head and ...

Tonsil cancer is the most common form of oropharyngeal (throat) cancer. But among all types of cancer, tonsil cancer is still relatively rare, affecting a little more than eight out of 100,000 people.

The latest edition of an annual report finds new cases continue to rise and outcomes have worsened for some cancers.

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My brother had lingering hoarseness and a sore throat. When he finally went to the doctor, he was diagnosed with tonsil cancer. He’s in treatment, but it’s been tough. Chemo makes ...

Cancer, even the word itself, evokes fear. It’s a shadow that looms over nearly everyone as they age, sparking anxious questions: Will I get it? What kind? Will it be caught early enough? While ...

New recommendations that aim to help doctors communicate more efficiently with patients who are newly diagnosed with human papillomavirus (HPV)-related head and neck cancer have been issued by the ...

HPV is an abbreviation for human papillomavirus. There are about 100 types of HPV viruses and some of them can cause cancer. Roughly, 14 million people get the infection each year. HPV infection is ...