Introduction
Head and neck cancers are cancers which occur in the tissues and organs of the head and neck. These include cancers of the mouth, pharynx (throat), larynx (voice box), salivary glands, sinuses, ear and nose. There are lots of different types of cancer within head and neck and they are treated according to the area where they started. The following links will help you to identify the different types of Head and neck cancer. If you are unsure about the name of your cancer please check with your doctor or specialist nurse to ensure you are looking for information in the right section.
Link:Why can't I find information about throat cancer?
Produced by:CancerHelp UK
This section of the CancerHelp website explains why information isn't listed under the general term of throat cancer and gives information about which types of head and neck cancer the term "throat" may cover
Link:Head and neck cancers
Produced by:Macmillan Cancer Support
Information about where head and neck cancers can occur
Link:What are laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancers?
Produced by:American Cancer Society
This link explains which cancers are included in laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancers.
Link:What is nasopharyngeal cancer?
Produced by:American Cancer Society
This links explains where nasopharyngeal cancers occur.
Page last edited: 23 May 2011
