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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?
Distinguished in Ear Cancer
Dr. Mark A. Russell
General Surgery
Distinguished in Ear Cancer
Dr. Mark A. Russell
General Surgery
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UVA Health Dermatology

1221 Lee St Fl 3, 
Charlottesville, VA 
434-924-5115
Languages Spoken:
English
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Mark Russell is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Russell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Cancer. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ear Cancer, Melanoma, Eccrine Porocarcinoma, and Nakajo-Nishimura Syndrome. Dr. Russell is currently accepting new patients.

Elite in Ear Cancer
Dr. Paul W. Gidley
Otolaryngology
Elite in Ear Cancer
Dr. Paul W. Gidley
Otolaryngology
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1515 Holcombe Blvd Unit 1445, 
Houston, TX 
713-792-1687
Languages Spoken:
English
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Paul Gidley is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Gidley is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Cancer. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ear Cancer, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Mastoidectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

 
 
 
 
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Distinguished in Ear Cancer
Dr. Andrew M. Coughlin
Otolaryngology
Distinguished in Ear Cancer
Dr. Andrew M. Coughlin
Otolaryngology
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Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center Head & Neck Surgical Oncology Clinic

8303 Dodge St # 304, 
Omaha, NE 
402-354-5048
Languages Spoken:
English
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Andrew Coughlin is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Coughlin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Cancer. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Teratocarcinosarcoma, Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Tissue Biopsy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Coughlin is currently accepting new patients.

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