What is ear cancer? | Ear cancer | Cancer Research UK
The ear canal, middle ear and inner ear are all within the temporal bone. The temporal bone is part of the skull above the ear. One part of the temporal bone is called the mastoid bone. It is the lumpy bit you can feel behind your ear. The outside of the mastoid bone is a hard solid bone but inside is bone that is shaped like honeycomb.
Symptoms of nasopharyngeal cancer - Cancer Research UK
a lump or growth anywhere in the neck area that does not go away after 3 weeks. This might be the only symptom you have. hearing loss – usually on one side only. ringing in your ears (tinnitus) headaches. fluid collecting in your ear. This is also known as glue ear. blocked or stuffy nose – particularly if it’s only blocked on one side
Cancer of the ear - Cancer Research UK
Nov 29, 2024 · Ear cancer is when abnormal cells in the ear start to grow and divide in an uncontrolled way. There are 3 parts to the ear. These are the outer, middle or inner ear. Although rare, cancer can affect all of these parts. Most of these cancers start in the skin of the outer ear. Cancers that develop inside the ear (the middle and inner ear) are rare.
Treatment for cancer of the outer ear - Cancer Research UK
False ear. The false ear is made of flesh coloured hard rubber (silicone). The silicone ear is a less complicated operation, but the ear is removable. The surgeon puts pins in the bone behind your ear and you attach the prosthetic ear to those. The ear can become unclipped from the pins if it …
Symptoms of salivary gland cancer - Cancer Research UK
a painless lump or swelling in your jaw, cheek, mouth or neck numbness in a part of your face; drooping on one side of your face (facial palsy) pain in the area of the lump or swelling; problems swallowing; difficulty opening your mouth fully; swelling on one side of your face
Surgery to remove the lymph nodes in your neck - Cancer …
Dec 12, 2024 · Problems after lymph node removal surgery. There is a risk of problems or complications after any operation. Many problems are minor but some can be life threate
What is nasal and paranasal sinus cancer? - Cancer Research UK
These cells are in the lining of the space behind the nose (nasal cavity) or the nearby air cavities (paranasal sinuses). It sometimes spreads to lymph nodes and rarely to other parts of the body. Nasal cavity. Your nostrils open into the space behind the nose (nasal cavity). The nasal cavity is a space above the roof of your mouth.
Symptoms of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) - Cancer …
The symptoms of ALL include feeling tired, frequent infections, high temperature and bruising easily. Find out more.
Symptoms of metastatic lung cancer | Cancer Research UK
The most common symptom if cancer has spread to the lymph nodes is that they are usually bigger than normal. But lymph nodes also get bigger if you have an infection. So you can't be sure of the cause of a lump until your doctor has examined you and done some tests.
What Is Tongue Cancer? - Cancer Research UK
Tongue cancer is a type of head and neck cancer. Cancer is when abnormal cells start to divide and grow in an uncontrolled way. Symptoms can include a spot or lump on your tongue that doesn't go away. The main risk factors are smoking, drinking a lot of alcohol and infection with the human papilloma virus (HPV). The tongue. The tongue has 2 parts: