4 types of head and neck cancers

Head and neck cancers account for nearly 4 percent of all cancers in the United States, according to the National Cancer Institute. These cancers are more than twice as common among men as women, and are diagnosed more often among people older than 50. Among the many types of head and neck cancers are these four:

DREAMSTIME/TNS Signs and symptoms of throat cancer include a cough; changes in the voice, such as hoarseness or not speaking clearly; difficulty swallowing; and ear or throat pain.