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Definition of Head and neck cancer
Head and neck cancer: The common carcinomas of the oral cavity, pharynx, and larynx as well as other tumors that affect the head and neck. These include:
There are also metastatic head and neck cancers in which the primary tumor where the cancer originated may or may not be known. Last Editorial Review: 6/14/2012 Back to MedTerms online medical dictionary A-Z List 
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