It’s important to understand how radiation therapy fits into your treatment plan so you can make choices about your care. Radiation therapy works by using high-energy X-rays to kill cancer cells. MSK ...

On World Cancer Day, Wellness Wednesday is spotlighting a cutting-edge cancer treatment now available in the Oklahoma City metro: proton therapy. We spoke with Dr. Kole Melton, a radiation oncologist ...

In patients with human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated oropharyngeal cancer, lower-dose adjuvant radiotherapy (30-36 Gy) reduced chronic toxicities compared with standard care. However, disease ...

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.

Genetic testing can identify patients with HPV-positive throat cancer who may benefit from lower radiation doses, according to Cleveland Clinic research. The study, published in the Journal of ...

This guide will help you understand how throat cancer is diagnosed and what your diagnosis means. Learning as much as you can may help you feel ready to talk with doctors about your care. The ...

For decades, when people talked about the causes of throat cancer, one factor dominated the conversation: smoking. It made ...

Genetic testing can identify patients with HPV-positive throat cancer who may benefit from lower radiation doses, according to Cleveland Clinic research. The study, published in the Journal of ...

Persistent hoarseness lasting more than a few weeks could signal throat cancer. An oncologist explains key warning signs, ...