Cancer types
Head and Neck Cancers
Most cancers of the head and neck are of a type called carcinoma (in particular squamous cell carcinoma) but they can also include other kinds like lymphomas or melanomas.
Fact sheets
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Cancer of the mouth
Mouth cancers are the common cancers which affect the area of the head and neck. They usually develop from cells that line the mouth or cover the tongue and commonly found in the lips, tongue or the floor of the mouth. -
Cancer of the paranasal sinus
The paranasal sinuses are the spaces within the bones behind the nose and cheeks and nasal cavity. Its main function, through the production of mucus, is to moisten the air we breathe and prevent our noses from drying out. -
Cancer of the salivary gland
Salivary glands make saliva (spit) in the mouth. Saliva moistens the mouth and helps food to slide down into the stomach. -
Nasopharyngeal cancer
The nasopharynx connects the nose to the back of the mouth. Most nasopharyngeal cancers are squamous cell carcinomas. -
Oropharyngeal Cancer
The oropharynx is the part of the throat that is directly behind the mouth. Its main functions are speaking and swallowing. The most common type of oropharyngeal cancer is squamous cell carcinoma.
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