What is Head and Neck Cancer
Head and neck cancer is the umbrella term used to describe a number of different cancerous tumours and include cancers in:
- the mouth (oral cavity or oral cancers)
- tongue
- different parts of the throat (the oropharynx, tonsils, nasopharynx and hypopharynx)
- the nose or sinuses (nasal and sinus cancer)
- the salivary glands
- the middle ear
Types of head and neck cancer
There are five main types of head and neck cancer, all named according to where they develop
Current treatments
Head and neck cancers are usually treated at specialist head and neck cancer units
Signs and Symptoms
Signs and symptoms of head and neck and will vary depending on the location of the cancer
Patient information
Find useful resources to support you during your treatment for head and neck cancer
Diagnosing head and neck cancer
There are various tests that will help Doctors reach a cancer diagnosis
Patient stories
Read some stories first-hand from our supporters who have been treated for head and neck cancer
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