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Matthew L. Pierce, MD, Otolaryngology
Matthew Pierce, MD, is a board-certified otolaryngologist in the Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Division at MedStar Washington Hospital Center and a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
Throat Cancer: Quick Action is Key
Although not as common as other cancers, throat cancer will affect some 53,000 Americans this year and nearly 11,000 will…
5 Must-Know Facts About Oral Cancer
You may be surprised to learn that oral cancer is one of the deadliest and most disfiguring forms of cancer….
Tiny salivary glands, big problems: How we treat these painful disorders
Most of the time, people don’t notice their salivary glands. They are located in the mouth and throat, and they…
Why is HPV-related head and neck cancer surging among young adults?
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the U.S.—it’s so prevalent that nearly all sexually active…