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Head and neck cancer
A group of cancers of the mouth, sinuses, nose, or throat.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
42 years experience
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Preteen 6-13 | Rare | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Rare | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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