Living with Oropharynx cancer
A cancer that starts in, or spreads to, the oropharynx, the middle part of the throat.
Understanding Oropharynx cancer
GARD describes it as a primary or metastatic malignant tumor of the oropharynx. Primary means it began there, and metastatic means it spread there from somewhere else.
Signs & symptoms
GARD doesn't list specific symptoms for this condition yet.
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Your doctor may refer you to a specialist who knows rare conditions.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- A doctor familiar with rare conditions, plus specialists as needed
- Expert care
- Ask about multidisciplinary care centers for rare conditions
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with HPV Alliance and other patient organizations
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
GARD doesn't describe a cause for this condition yet.
Also known as: cancer of oropharynx; malignant neoplasm of junctional region of oropharynx; malignant neoplasm of lateral wall of oropharynx; malignant neoplasm of oropharynx; malignant neoplasm of posterior wall of oropharynx; malignant neoplasm of the oropharynx
Patient organizations
- HPV AllianceOropharynx cancer · United States
- Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck CancerOropharynx cancer · United States
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