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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 W. Gidley
Otolaryngology
Elite in Ear Cancer
Dr. Paul W. Gidley
Otolaryngology

MD Anderson

2130 W Holcombe Blvd, Univ Of Tx M D Ande Life, 
Houston, TX 
713-592-5433
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
Dr. Matthew L. Carlson
Otolaryngology
Elite in Ear Cancer
Dr. Matthew L. Carlson
Otolaryngology

Mayo Clinic

Rochester, MN 
507-255-5123
Languages Spoken:
English
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Matthew Carlson is an Otolaryngologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Carlson is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Hearing Loss, Stapedectomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Carlson is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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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, Cholesteatoma, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Endoscopy, and Laryngectomy.

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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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