Glossectomy 101: What to know about this common tongue surgery
A glossectomy is surgery to remove part or all of the tongue. It’s the primary recommended treatment for oral tongue cancer and can also be used to treat benign tongue conditions.
To learn more about glossectomies, we spoke with head and neck surgeon Karen Choi, M.D., and clinician scientist Carly Barbon, Ph.D. They answered questions about glossectomies, including the different types, and what to expect during the procedure and...
Top 3 UT MD Anderson abstracts at AACR 2026
At the 2026 American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting, UT MD Anderson experts will...
Understanding adenoid cystic carcinoma: Symptoms, treatment and outlook
Adenoid cystic carcinoma is a rare cancer of the secretory glands, which are glandular tissues that make and release substances such as saliva...
Proton therapy helps survivor overcome two cancer diagnoses
In early 2022, Phil Sprick noticed a lump behind his cheekbone while shaving. He visited his ear, nose and throat doctor a few weeks later and eventually had surgery to remove what was believed to be a benign tumor in his right parotid gland.
“After the surgery, I was declaring victory,” recalls Phil, who was 65 at the time. “But two weeks later, I got a call from the doctor saying the biopsy results came back positive for cancer...
Mucosal melanoma survivor trusts MD Anderson to treat rare cancer
Joy McDevitt was diagnosed with a rare cancer called mucosal melanoma of the nasal cavity on Aug. 6, 2024. She had seen an ENT because she...
Floor of mouth cancer: Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
The floor of the mouth describes the area underneath your tongue that extends along the margins of your jaw. It’s considered part of the oral...
What is esthesioneuroblastoma? Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Esthesioneuroblastoma, also called olfactory neuroblastoma, is a cancerous tumor that originates in the nasal cavity.
It’s a very rare...
Positive thoughts helped adenoid cystic carcinoma survivor heal
When Tammy Ebbinghaus was diagnosed with adenoid cystic carcinoma of the nasal cavity in 2023, the timing couldn’t have been worse. She was...
Cancer of the jaw: 8 things to know
Jaw cancer is a type of oral cancer that can develop in the jawbone or the soft tissue surrounding the jaw. Cancer from other areas of the...
Surgeon-scientist: How we're moving the needle for head and neck cancer
The head and neck are home to so many structures like nerves and blood vessels that intimately impact function. From speaking to swallowing...