28 Sep 2026
Thyroid Nodules: When Does a Lump Need a Biopsy or Surgery?
A thyroid nodule is a lump or growth that forms within the thyroid gland, the butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the ...
26 Sep 2026
Life After Laryngeal Cancer Surgery: Voice, Eating, and Recovery
Will I be able to talk to my family the way I used to? When can I eat a normal meal again? What will breathing feel like...
19 Sep 2026
Facial Nerve Preservation During Cancer Surgery: What Patients Should Know
The facial nerve is the seventh cranial nerve. It controls the muscles that move one side of your face — raising the e...
13 Sep 2026
Salivary Gland Swelling: Causes and When Surgery Is Needed
A swelling near the ear, under the jaw, or below the tongue is unsettling the moment you notice it, and the first questi...
12 Sep 2026
Understanding TORS: A Patient-Friendly Explanation of Transoral Robotic Surgery
Transoral Robotic Surgery means exactly what it says. "Transoral" means through the mouth. "Robotic" refers to the robot...
06 Sep 2026
Signs You May Need Thyroid Surgery: A Patient's Guide
Finding out you have a thyroid nodule or an enlarged thyroid gland does not automatically mean you need surgery. Most th...