As part of Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week, Michigan Medicine is offering free throat cancer screenings on April 13.

Do you smoke or chew tobacco?

Is your throat or mouth sore?

Do you have hoarseness that won't go away?

Trouble swallowing food? Or a lump in your neck?

Any of these problems could be signs of throat cancer. While this disease can rob you of your voice or your jaw, throat cancer can be treated if caught early. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, you should consider being evaluated for a free throat cancer screening. Get checked now.

The exam takes less than 45 minutes and includes:

Complete throat cancer screening examination
Counseling to help you quit smoking (by appointment)
Additional information and resources about throat cancer
Free parking or AATA bus transportation
Refreshments

Registration required: Call 1-800-865-1125.

Sponsored by the U-M Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, U-M Rogel Cancer Center, and U-M MHealthy Tobacco Consultation Service & Alcohol Management Program.