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 many different types of cancer within the 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.
If you have been affected by cancer in some way and would like to talk to someone about what you have read or need help finding information - you are welcome to drop into any Maggie’s Centre or to visit Maggie’s Online Centre and talk with a cancer support specialist.
Macmillan CancerLine: Freephone 0808 808 2020 / Textphone 0808 808 0121
Information about support groups available nationally
Macmillan Cancer Support is a large cancer charity which has merged with Cancerbackup. Both Macmillan and Cancerbackup are dedicated to supporting people affected by cancer. Macmillan develops and provides a wide range of medical, practical, emotional and financial services, including the distribution of information. Cancerbackup is the specialist cancer information charity, and provides over 6,000 pages of up-to-date cancer information, practical advice and support for patients with any type of cancer, their families and carers.
Freephone 0808 800 40 40 from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
Provides contact details for support available nationaly nas well as forum http://www.cancerchat.org.uk/
Cancer Research UK,(CRUK) is a UK charity dedicated to cancer research. Their website has a wealth of information about cancer and research into all types of cancer.
Information about different types of support groups available in addition to numerous online groups for all types of cancer
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a voluntary health organization based in Atlanta, Georgia, They provide information and support for people affected by all types of cancer and develop research into cancer and it's treatment.
Information about different types of support groups available in addition to numerous online groups for all types of cancer
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a voluntary health organization based in Atlanta, Georgia, They provide information and support for people affected by all types of cancer and develop research into cancer and it's treatment.
Freephone 0808 800 40 40 from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
Provides contact details for support available nationaly nas well as forum http://www.cancerchat.org.uk/
Cancer Research UK,(CRUK) is a UK charity dedicated to cancer research. Their website has a wealth of information about cancer and research into all types of cancer.
Macmillan Cancer Support is a large cancer charity which has merged with Cancerbackup. Both Macmillan and Cancerbackup are dedicated to supporting people affected by cancer. Macmillan develops and provides a wide range of medical, practical, emotional and financial services, including the distribution of information. Cancerbackup is the specialist cancer information charity, and provides over 6,000 pages of up-to-date cancer information, practical advice and support for patients with any type of cancer, their families and carers.
Cancer Research UK,(CRUK) is a UK charity dedicated to cancer research. Their website has a wealth of information about cancer and research into all types of cancer.
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a voluntary health organization based in Atlanta, Georgia, They provide information and support for people affected by all types of cancer and develop research into cancer and it's treatment.
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a voluntary health organization based in Atlanta, Georgia, They provide information and support for people affected by all types of cancer and develop research into cancer and it's treatment.