A London man has highlighted the crucial role of intuition after his persistent unease about recurring tonsillitis ultimately led to the discovery of a tumour hidden beneath his tongue. Pawel Chmura, ...

Throat cancer symptoms often include visible sores, a swollen tongue, and lumps in the throat or neck. Thickened white patches on the lining of the pharynx (throat) are usually the earliest signs of ...

Tributes have been flooding in for legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen, who died from cancer at the age of 65. Van Halen’s son, Wolf, shared the news of his father’s death on Twitter Tuesday. Wolf ...

Not only are tonsil stones a "thing," they're far more prevalent than they're discussed. One woman details her year-long ...

The five-year survival rate for U.S. patients with cancer of the base of the tongue or tonsils doubled between 1980 and 2002, according to a new study in Cancer Causes & Control (January 2012, Vol. 23 ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – The best time to identify signs of obstructive sleep apnea may not be at night while snoozing in bed but, instead, while sitting in the dentist’s chair. According to a new study led by ...

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. -- Do you ever worry about your risk of developing cancer, sometimes referred to as the “big C”? While common cancers like breast, lung, colon or prostate cancer usually ...

When it comes to oral health, most people are focused on avoiding cavities and diminishing bad breath. But taking steps to prevent oral cancer—including lips, cheeks, tongue, tonsils, and throat—is a ...

My wife complained about my bad breath for months. Even after brushing my teeth, scraping my tongue with a tongue scraper, and gargling with mouthwash, a foul odor wafted from my mouth when I spoke.

Sanford Health, based in Sioux Falls, S.D., is the first in the region to offer robotic surgery to treat tongue and tonsil cancer, according to a hospital news release. Surgeons John Lee, MD, and W.

A sore throat typically means you’ve caught a nasty cold, but for one woman, it was much worse. Lisa Gooddy was stunned to discover her sore throat was actually tonsil cancer, resulting in radiation ...