Head & Neck Cancer
Head and neck cancer refers to any cancer that develops in the throat, nose, mouth, lips, voice box, sinuses, or salivary glands. Generally, lumps or sores that do not go away in this region may indicate the presence of a cancer, but symptoms vary depending on location.
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Head & Neck Cancer
Over 90% of head and neck cancers are squamous cell carcinomas, meaning they start in the moist, inner lining of the mouth and throat and can grow into deeper layers of tissue.
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Laryngeal Cancer
Laryngeal cancer is cancer that starts in the cells of the larynx (voice box). The larynx contains vocal cords that vibrate and create sound (i.e. a person's voice) as air passes over them. The larynx also contains the epiglottis, which is a structure that prevents food from entering the wind pipe.
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Lip & Oral Cavity Cancer
Lip and oral cavity cancer refers to cancer that starts in the cells lining the lips and the inside of the mouth. Most tumors of the lip and oral cavity (~90%) are squamous cell carcinomas, which start in the thin, flat cells that line these areas.
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Nasal Cavity & Paranasal Sinus Cancer
The nasal cavity consists of the passageways behind the nose that air moves through when breathing. The nasal cavity starts behind the nose, passes over the roof of the mouth, and connects to the throat (nasopharynx). There is a left and right nasal cavity, separated by the nasal septum.
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Pharyngeal Cancer
The pharynx (throat) is the hollow tube inside the neck (~5 inches long) that connects the back of the nasal cavity to the top of the windpipe and esophagus. There are 3 main sections of the pharynx, and cancer can develop in any of these:
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Salivary Gland Cancer
Salivary gland cancer refers to cancer that starts in the cells of the salivary glands. Salivary gland cancer is very rare and makes up about 6% of head and neck cancer diagnoses. The salivary glands are glands that produce and secrete saliva, the watery fluid found in the mouth and throat.
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Tonsil Cancer
There are three types of tonsils in the throat: the nasopharyngeal tonsils known as adenoids that are located behind the nose, the palatine tonsils located on the sides of the throat, and the lingual tonsils that are located on the back of the tongue. Tonsil cancer most often involves the palatine tonsils, which are two oval shaped pads made of white blood cells located at the back and sides of the mouth, or the oropharynx..
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