Diagnosis Of Head And Neck Cancer
During the consultation with the doctor, there will be an initial discussion of the patient’s symptoms and how long they have experienced them. Questions will also be asked about their lifestyle and family history. The doctor will conduct physical examination and the relevant further tests to detect cause.
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Supporting Images And Video Material On Physical Examination Of The Head And Neck
Lymph Nodes In The Head And Neck
Head, Neck And Throat Clinical Examination And Evaluation – ALMGnetwork
Nose Examination (Inspection) – Oxford Medical Education
Supporting Images And Video Material On Blood Tests
Reasons why liver tests are measured using blood samples
Reasons why electrolytes are measured using blood samples
Full blood count By Dr Olly Burton
Supporting Images And Video Material On Biopsies
Fine Needle Aspiration Procedure to extract tissue with help of syringe and without
Types of anesthesia performed when extracting biopsies and doing surgeries.
Biopsy from the tongue
An Insight into Biopsy
Supporting Images And Video Material On Histology
Microscopic images of Squamous Cell Carcinoma with key characterisation
Microscopic presentation of how non-cancerous cells can transform into cancerous cells
Tumour Staging and Grading of Head and Neck Cancer
Supporting Images And Video Material On Scans
Types of radiological scans can be applied during Head and Neck cancer.
An extraction of a tissue sample (biopsy) whilst performing ultrasound scan
Ultrasound scan of neck mass
Whole body bone scintigraphy (anterior and posterior view) presenting bone metastasis.
Myelogram to examine the spine
Supporting Images And Video Material On Nerve Conduction Studies
Nerve impulse studies – Medical Mavericks
References
MacMillan Cancer Support (2025) Tests for head and neck cancer. Available at: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/diagnostic-tests/tests-for-head-and-neck-cancer (Accessed: 24th July 2025)
Cassidy, J., Bissett, D., Spene, R. and Payne, M. (2010) Oxford Handbook of Oncology. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Recommended Reading
Cancer Research UK For Diagnosis Per Type Of Head And Neck Cancer
Cancer Research UK (2024) Head and Neck Cancer. Available at: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/head-neck-cancer (Accessed: 21st July 2025)
Updated July 2025 Next Review April 2027
The Farah Saeed Project 