The symptoms vary according to the location of cancer in the head and neck.
Common symptoms include:
- A lump which does not resolve.
- Persisting discomfort or pain.
- Persistent ulcer in the mouth.
- Difficulty chewing or swallowing.
- Hoarseness of voice.
Oral:
- White or red patches/lesions.
- Lump in the oral
- Unusual bleeding in the mouth.
- Loose teeth or dentures which no longer fit.
Nasal & paranasal sinuses:
- Blocked nose or sinuses which do not clear.
- Nosebleeds
Pharynx:
- Earache or ringing in the ears.
- Difficulty breathing or speaking.
- Difficulty swallowing.
- Change in voice/hoarseness.
- Constant headaches.
Larynx:
- Unexplained lump in the neck.
- Difficulty in swallowing.
- Change in voice/hoarseness.
Salivary glands:
- Swelling beneath the chin or surrounding jaw.
- Loss of sensation of the muscles of the face.
- Facial pain or pain in the neck or chin that does not resolve.
Talk to your doctor if you experience one or more of these symptoms.