Cancer of the Mouth and Throat (cont.)

Medical Author:

Prajoy Kadkade, MD

Coauthor:

Kathryn L Hale, MS, PA-C

Medical Editor:

William M Lydiatt, MD

Medical Editor:

Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD

Medical Editor:

Rick Kulkarni, MD

Outlook

The average 5-year survival rate for people who undergo treatment for head and neck cancer has been reported at 56%. The 10-year survival rate is 41%. About 80% of people treated for these cancers survive for at least 1 year. More accurate percentages depend on the tumor location, staging, type of treatment, and the presence of other medical conditions.

People with a mouth and throat cancer have a chance of developing another head and neck cancer or cancer in a neighboring region such as the voice box (larynx) or esophagus (the tube between the throat and the stomach). Regular follow-up examinations and prevention are extremely important.

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