Fact Sheets

condition, procedure, treatment
Head and Neck Cancer
Cancers that develop in the throat, larynx, mouth, nose, and sinuses.
condition
Oral Cancer
Sometimes a small and harmless-looking sore on the lips or mouth can be a sign of early oral cancer, so it’s important to visit your dentist or doctor to discuss.
condition, treatment
Oropharyngeal Cancer
Pharyngeal cancer affects the back of the throat (pharynx), and oropharyngeal cancer affects the back of the tongue, tonsils, soft palate, and part of the throat.
condition
Loss of Smell (Anosmia)
When the sense of smell is lost or compromised—a condition called anosmia—it is not just enjoyment of life that is affected but also health and safety.
condition, procedure
Nosebleeds (Epistaxis)
Most nosebleeds are minor and the bleeding stops on its own, but some people will need medical attention.
procedure
Tracheostomy
A tracheostomy is an opening surgically created through the neck into the trachea (or windpipe) where a tube is then placed so that the patient can breathe.
procedure
Minimally Invasive Sinus Surgery
Minimally invasive endoscopic sinus surgery can treat chronic sinusitis, defined as ongoing inflammation of the sinuses.
condition, procedure, treatment
Eye (Ocular) Cancer
Eye cancer is rare, but it usually develops without any warning signs, so it's important to have a doctor check for it during a dilated eye exam every year.
condition
Vascular Abnormalities
Vascular abnormalities, such as aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations and cavernous malformation, occur when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures.
condition
Dizziness
Dizziness can indicate a number of underlying medical conditions, from high blood pressure, inner ear problems to neurological disorders.