Head and Neck Cancer—Patient Version
Overview
Head and neck cancers include cancers in the larynx, throat, lips, mouth, nose, and salivary glands. Tobacco use, heavy alcohol use, and infection with human papillomavirus (HPV) increase the risk of head and neck cancers. Explore the links on this page to learn more about the different types of head and neck cancer and how they are treated. We also have information about prevention, screening, research, clinical trials, and more.
The Head and Neck Cancers fact sheet has additional basic information.
Adult Treatment
PDQ Treatment Information for Patients
- Hypopharyngeal Cancer Treatment
- Laryngeal Cancer Treatment
- Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer Treatment
- Metastatic Squamous Neck Cancer with Occult Primary Treatment
- Nasopharyngeal Cancer Treatment
- Oropharyngeal Cancer Treatment
- Paranasal Sinus and Nasal Cavity Cancer Treatment
- Salivary Gland Cancer Treatment
Childhood Treatment
PDQ Treatment Information for Patients
Causes & Prevention
PDQ Prevention Information for Patients
More information
Screening
PDQ Screening Information for Patients
Research
Toripalimab Becomes First Immunotherapy Drug Approved for Nasopharyngeal Cancer
Study in India Could Make Immunotherapy More Affordable Worldwide
Treatment for Oropharyngeal Cancer: Investigating Ways to Do Less Harm
HPV Vaccine May Provide Men with “Herd Immunity” against Oral HPV Infections
View more research
Coping with Cancer
The information in this section is meant to help you cope with the many issues and concerns that occur when you have cancer.
Emotions and Cancer Adjusting to Cancer Support for Caregivers Survivorship Advanced Cancer Managing Cancer Care