What Are the Symptoms of Head and Neck Cancer?

Many people with head and neck cancer have symptoms such as these.

• A growth or sore in the mouth

• A lump in the neck

• A lump or sore inside the nose that will not heal

• A sore throat that does not go away

• Blocked sinuses that will not clear

• Bone pain

• Chronic sinus infections

• Cough or hoarseness that does not go away

• Coughing up blood

• Difficulty swallowing, speaking, or breathing

• Frequent headache or pain around the nose, cheeks, or forehead

• Frequent nosebleeds or ones that don’t stop

• Muscle weakness

• Numbness in the face

• Pain in the ear, face, chin, neck, upper back, or upper teeth

• Swelling of the eyes or under the chin or around the jaw

• Vomiting

These symptoms may be caused by cancer or by other problems. It is important to see a doctor about any symptoms such as these so that the problem can be diagnosed and treated as early as possible.