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head and neck cancer

Definition / meaning of head and neck cancer

Cancer that arises in the head or neck region (in the nasal cavity, sinuses, lips, mouth, salivary glands, throat, or larynx [voice box]).

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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