Introduction of head and neck cancer

Head and neck cancers are cancers that develop anywhere in the head and neck. About 16,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with head and neck cancer every year.

There are over 30 areas where cancer can develop. NHS Choices has more information on specific types of cancer that affect the head and neck, including:

• oesophageal cancer 
• mouth cancer 
• larynx (laryngeal) cancer 

Want to know more?

• Cancer
• Macmillan: head and neck cancers
• Cancer Research UK: head and neck cancer