For the laymen, neck tumours is a term used to club tumours of thyroid gland, parotid gland, submandibular gland, lymphomas, lymph node metastases, or even non cancer swellings. Proper identification and standard management is essential to ensure cure.
Thyroid cancers are among the most curable of all cancers, when detected early.
Parotid tumours come with the risk of facial deformity. Surgery demands expertise coupled with experience and patience.

Lymph node masses often indicate an underlying cancer, and proper investigations are needed to identify their nature and root cause and initiate proper treatment.

Throat problems often mask a serious disease. A pharyngitis and a cancer essentially begin with similar symptoms like soreness, pricking sensation, dry cough, some blood stained sputum- an experienced Head Neck Oncologist is the person who can identify the cause at the earliest and initiate prompt recovery.
Hoarseness due to any reason should never be neglected.
Swallowing difficulty and lump in throat sensations also need to be promptly attended.

Whitish or reddish patches anywhere in the oral cavity can be a warning for a future cancer.They need prompt removal and therapy.