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What is the definition of Ear Cancer?
Ear cancer is a rare malignancy that can occur on the inside or outside of the ear. Most ear cancers occur on the skin outside of the ear. There are several types of ear cancer, including squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, melanoma, adenoid cystic carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, ceruminous adenoma, and rhabdomyosarcoma. Some ear cancers may also involve the surrounding bone or other structures of the head and neck.
What are the symptoms of Ear Cancer?
Symptoms of ear cancer depend on the type and location. Symptoms of ear cancer can include a sore that will not heal, a mole that changes color, skin discoloration, pain, bleeding, drainage, dizziness, headaches, ringing in the ears, hearing loss, swollen lymph nodes, and facial weakness.
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What are the current treatments for Ear Cancer?
Treatment for ear cancer depends on the location and type. Treatments for ear cancer may include surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy.
Who are the top Ear Cancer Local Doctors?
Elite in Ear Cancer
Dr. Paul Gidley
Otolaryngology
Elite in Ear Cancer
Dr. Paul Gidley
Otolaryngology

Office

1515 Holcombe Blvd Unit 441, 
Houston, TX 
713-563-2300
Languages Spoken:
English
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Paul Gidley is an Otolaryngologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Gidley is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Ear Cancer, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Mastoidectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

Elite in Ear Cancer
Giuseppe Magliulo
Elite in Ear Cancer
Giuseppe Magliulo
Rome, IT 

Giuseppe Magliulo practices in Rome, Italy. Mr. Magliulo is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Ear Cancer, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Cholesteatoma, Endoscopy, and Laryngectomy.

 
 
 
 
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Eric K. Mooney
Experienced in Ear Cancer
Dr. Eric K. Mooney
Plastic Surgery
Experienced in Ear Cancer
Dr. Eric K. Mooney
Plastic Surgery

Bassett Medical Center

1 Atwell Road, 
Cooperstown, NY 
607-547-3080
Languages Spoken:
English
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. Dr. Mooney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, and Tissue Biopsy.

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What are the latest Ear Cancer Clinical Trials?
A Clinical Safety and Efficacy Study on Oncolytic Virus Injection (R130) for the Treatment of Relapsed/Refractory Head and Neck Cancer
A Clinical Safety and Efficacy Study on Oncolytic Virus Injection (R130) for the Treatment of Relapsed/Refractory Head and Neck Cancer
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: April 26, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Early Phase 1

Summary: 9 participants are expected to be enrolled for this open，single-armed clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the recombinant herpes simplex virus Ⅰ, R130 in patients with relapsed/refractory head and neck cancer.

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What are the Latest Advances for Ear Cancer?
Clinical characteristics and surgical management of primary intralabyrinthine tumor
Clinical characteristics and surgical management of primary intralabyrinthine tumor
Journal: Zhonghua er bi yan hou tou jing wai ke za zhi = Chinese journal of otorhinolaryngology head and neck surgery
Published: December 22, 2025
Prognostic Value of EZH2 and Ki-67 in Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Ear and Temporal Bone.
Prognostic Value of EZH2 and Ki-67 in Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Ear and Temporal Bone.
Journal: Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology
Published: December 11, 2025
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From Conductive Hearing Loss to Whipple's Surgery: A Case Report and Literature Review on Neuroendocrine Tumors of the Middle Ear.
From Conductive Hearing Loss to Whipple's Surgery: A Case Report and Literature Review on Neuroendocrine Tumors of the Middle Ear.
Journal: Cureus
Published: October 15, 2025
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