Can a virus really cause throat cancer?
The answer is, most definitely, YES. Human papillomavirus (HPV) has emerged as the most common cause of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC). OPSCC is a
The answer is, most definitely, YES. Human papillomavirus (HPV) has emerged as the most common cause of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC). OPSCC is a
Snoring and sleep apnoea are diseases on the same spectrum. Snoring is a reverberation of tissue, while obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a reverberation of tissue associated
Head and neck cancers comprise 6% of the overall cancer burden or cancer cases diagnosed in Australia annually. Patients diagnosed with oropharyngeal cancers suffer
In younger populations, the most common cause of recurrent sore throat is recurrent tonsillitis. Recurrent tonsillitis is not the same as pharyngitis. Pharyngitis occurs when
Neck lumps are a common condition in adults and in most cases are benign and not serious. However, they can represent something more serious and
Just about everyone snores occasionally, but if you regularly snore, it can disrupt the quality of your own sleep and can impact on relationships if
Dr Julia Crawford is a highly trained ENT surgeon treating all general and paediatric conditions, head and neck conditions, snoring and OSA.