Cancer of the neck is almost
always metastatic from somewhere else in the body. It usually
comes from the mouth or throat. Frequently a lump in the neck
will be the first clue that a cancer is present in the throat or
mouth. A biopsy is necessary to make the diagnosis and can
readily be obtained by inserting a needle through the
anesthetized skin and sending the aspirated cells to the
pathologist. Cancer of the neck is treated with surgical
resection, radiation therapy, or chemotherapy.
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