Head & Neck Cancer Screening

The UNC Department of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery is offering free head and neck cancer screenings for adults ages 18 and older. No registration is required.

Date: Friday, April 17
Time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Locations:
UNC ENT at Cary
115 Kildaire Park Dr., Suite 308
Cary, NC 27518

UNC ENT at Meadowmont
431 Meadowmont Village Circle
Chapel Hill, NC 27517

Why should I get screened?

While smoking and drinking increase your risk, oral cancer is also rising in younger adults who don’t smoke. This is often caused by HPV, a common virus passed through skin-to-skin contact.

Early cancer can be hard to see or feel on your own. A quick and free screening from a trusted healthcare professional helps you find problems early when they are easiest to treat.

Signs to watch for

Check with a doctor if you notice any of these symptoms that linger for more than two weeks:

• Mouth sores that do not heal
• Red or white patches inside your mouth
• A lump in your neck or throat
• Pain when chewing or swallowing
• Voice changes or a constant sore throat