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HPV Related Oropharyngeal SCC (OPSCC) There has been a two fold increase in the incidence of throat cancer (tonsil and base of tongue) over the past 20 years in New Zealand along with many other western countries. Most other mucosal cancers in the upper aero-digestive tract (UADT) in the same countries are decreasing in incidence mainly due to a significant reduction in tobacco smoking. The cause of the increase in these cancers in 80-90% of cases is a wart virus called Huma

Head and Neck Surgeon- Auckland. NZ Your Head and Neck Surgeon Dr John Chaplin is an experienced, high volume head and neck surgeon with an international pedigree and reputation. John is an expert in the management of thyroid nodules and particularly thyroid cancer including thyroid cancer that has metastasised to neck lymph nodes. John also has expertise in diagnosing and managing salivary gland tumours and swellings . He is highly skilled in managing the facial nerve in p

Services offered at our "One Stop" Neck Lump Clinic. Mauranui Clinic- 86 Gt South Road Epsom Urgent appointments available here Specialist Assessment At our "One Stop" Neck Lump Clinic you will be seen by Dr John Chaplin, a highly experienced head and neck surgeon who is trained to recognise the nuances of neck lump presentation. Examinations are thorough and once Ultrasound scan and FNA biopsy are performed, at the same appointment setting, it is usual for Dr Chaplin to hav

When Should I See A Neck Lump Specialist? All lumps in the neck must have a diagnosis! A specialist review at our One Stop Neck Lump Clinic at 86 Mauranui Clinic in Epsom, Auckland will allow a diagnosis and management plan in the earliest possible time. Call Auckland 09 6311948 for or click on this link for an urgent appointment Neck Lumps occur at different ages and in different areas of the neck and these factors can help lead to an early diagnosis. In younger adults and