Other treatments
This section will help you to find out more about other treatments for cancer of the head and neck including biological therapies (cetuximab/Erbitux and gefitinib/Iressa) and photodynamic therapy (PDT). You will find any local links available at the top of the page followed by links to national and international organisations.
Link:Biological therapies for head and neck cancer
Produced by:CancerHelp UK
This is the link to CancerHelp's head and neck cancer section. From here if you click on your type of head and neck cancer you will find information about biological therapies available for that type of cancer
Link:Biological therapies for head and neck cancer
Produced by:Macmillan Cancer Support
Find out more about biological therapies (treatments that use substances that are produced naturally in the body, to destroy cancer cells). These include monoclonal antibodies and cancer growth inhibitors.
Link:Head and neck cancer - cetuximab: understanding NICE guidance information for the public
Produced by:National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)
This leaflet is about when cetuximab should be used to treat people with locally advanced squamous cell cancer of the head and neck in the NHS in England and Wales. It explains guidance (advice) from NICE (the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence). It is written for people with locally advanced squamous cell cancer of the head and neck but it may also be useful for their families or carers or anyone with an interest in the condition.
Link:Photodynamic therapy for head and neck cancer
Produced by:Macmillan Cancer Support
Information about the use of photodynamic therapy (PDT) to treat head and neck cancers.
Page last edited: 23 May 2011
