The nasopharynx is the part of the body that joins the back of the nose to the part of the throat (pharynx) which sits at the back of the mouth.
The links in this section will help you to find out more about cancer of the nasopharynx (nasopharyngeal cancer). You will find further information about support available in the general head and neck cancer support 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.
An overview of the symptoms of nasopharyngeal cancer.
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.
The Throat Cancer Foundation website offers information, support and community to those facing a throat cancer diagnosis, their carers and loved ones.
An overview of nasopharyngeal cancer and how it may be treated.
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.
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.
An overview of the symptoms of nasopharyngeal cancer.
The Throat Cancer Foundation website offers information, support and community to those facing a throat cancer diagnosis, their carers and loved ones.
An overview of nasopharyngeal cancer and how it may be treated.
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.