UW Health physicians will be offering free screenings as part of Head and Neck Cancer Awareness week. The event takes place from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Friday, April 7, in the ENT (otolaryngology) clinic, which is located in the atrium of University Hospital, 600 Highland Avenue. Park in the hospital ramp and your parking stub will be validated for free parking.

Risk factors for these cancers include a history of significant alcohol and tobacco use, exposure to HPV, long-term acid reflux, long-term sore throat, and hoarseness. Some potential cancer signs are:

Lump in the neck

Pain in t...