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Preventing head and neck cancer

Dr. Paul Van der Sloot, head and neck surgeon from Swedish Medical Center, visits with Denver7.

April 21, 2023
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It used to be that head and neck cancers were found mostly in people over 60 with significant history of alcohol and/or tobacco use. But in recent years, more of these cancers have been found in much younger patients and in those who haven't used tobacco or alcohol.

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Learn more about Dr. Van der Sloot and the team at the Head and Neck Surgical Group

Learn more about head and neck cancer from the Sarah Cannon Cancer

Published:
April 21, 2023
Location:
Swedish Medical Center

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