Head and neck cancer: signs, symptoms and treatment

In this video, Devi Meyyappan, MD, head and neck oncologist at Mays Cancer Center, home to UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, explains risk factors, common signs and symptoms and screening techniques for detecting head and neck cancers early.

Dr. Meyyappan is an assistant professor in the Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology at UT Health San Antonio. She specializes in treating head and neck cancers with an emphasis on age-sensitive issues and quality of care. Her exceptional clinical research includes the advancement of healthcare delivery and the improvement of outcomes with new therapeutics. Learn more about our Head and Neck Cancer Program.

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