Esophageal and Laryngeal Cancers; Mouth and Tongue Cancers

Esophageal Cancer   Esophageal cancer affects the esophagus, the long, hollow tube that moves food from the mouth to the stomach. There are two types of esophageal cancer, squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma, which are discussed on this site from the American Medical Association. Common risk factors for these types of cancer are discussed on this site as is an explanation of how it is diagnosed and what types of treatment are available. There is also an image of where the esophagus is located in the body.
Topic: Esophagus   Language: English   Lexile: 980    Magazine   http://jama.ama-assn.org

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The Oral Cancer Foundation   Oral cancers develop in the head and neck area, including throat cancer, mouth cancer, tongue cancer, and tonsil cancer. Approximately 42,000 people will be diagnosed with oral cancer this year, which has been dramatically increasing in occurrence the past five years. Two distinct risks of developing oral cancer are through the use of tobacco and alcohol, and through exposure to the HPV-16 virus. Click on the links at the left to learn more about these risks. The “People” link shares testimonials of people, famous and ordinary, past and present, who had the different kinds of oral cancers.  Topic: Throat cancer   Language: English   Lexile: 1500   http://oralcancerfoundation.org

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons: The Experts in Face, Mouth and Jaw Surgery: Head, Neck and Oral Cancer
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons website allows its viewers to access important information about different conditions, diseases, and disorders of the face, mouth, and jaw as well as possible treatments. This site contains brochures, videos, and illustrations that explains what oral and maxillofacial surgeons do to alleviate these conditions and how that makes a difference in the patients' lives.
Topic: Surgeons   Language: English   Lexile: 1570     http://myoms.org

Throat Cancer   Cancer of the throat can also affect one’s voice box or tonsils. The throat area begins behind the nose and ends in the neck. The greatest risks for developing throat cancer are smoking and using smokeless tobacco products and excessive alcohol use. The HPV virus and poor diet can also increase the risk. This easy-to-read article includes the symptoms of throat cancer, the types of throat cancer, when to see a doctor and what you should do beforehand, questions to ask the doctor, tests and diagnosis, treatments, and support for those who’ve been diagnosed with throat cancer.   Topic: Throat cancer   Language: English   Lexile: 1170      http://www.mayoclinic.com

Smokeless Tobacco And Cancer   There are many names for smokeless tobacco such as chewing tobacco, dip, snuff, and chew. Regardless of the name used, it is without a doubt a dangerous habit to develop. Used throughout the world, smokeless tobacco contains numerous chemicals including nicotine that instead of being smoked in a cigarette, are absorbed through the lining of the mouth. Readers will learn about the link between smokeless tobacco and cancer and other diseases. They will also learn about the addictive qualities and how to quit.
Topic: Smokeless tobacco   Language: English   Lexile: 1340     http://www.cancer.gov

Laryngeal Cancer   The larynx is also referred to as the voice box. Laryngeal cancer occurs when cancerous cells form on the tissues of the larynx according to the information on this web site. Readers will learn about some of the signs and symptoms of laryngeal cancer such as difficulty swallowing, feeling of a lump in the throat, change in voice, or chest infection. They will also learn about diagnosis and treatment options for people with laryngeal cancer.
Topic: Larynx   Language: English, Spanish   Lexile: 1010      http://www.asha.org

Laryngeal Cancer Treatment   Larynx is a short passageway shaped like a triangle in the throat. Learn about laryngeal cancer, which is cancer of the larynx. The American Cancer Society estimates that about 10,000 new cases of laryngeal cancer are diagnosed each year. Read the risk factors that can lead to laryngeal cancer including poor nutrition and weak immune systems. Learn about stages and treatment options. Learn how clinical trials work, and read about clinical trials at The University of Maryland Greenebaum Cancer Center.
Topic: Cancer   Language: English   Lexile: 1020     http://www.umgcc.org