Head and Neck Cancers

Head and neck cancers include cancers of the mouth, nose, sinuses, salivary glands, throat and lymph nodes in the neck. Most begin in the moist tissues that line the mouth, nose and throat.

Follow the links below to find information about head and neck cancers.

Updated March 2011

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Title:   Thyroid cancer
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Four different types of thyroid cancer and one form of lymphoma can occur in the thyroid gland. They are papillary carcinoma, follicular carcinoma, medullary carcinoma, anaplastic carcinoma and thyroid lymphoma. Symptoms vary but may include swelling of the throat, hoarse voice or voice changes, persistent cough and gastrointestinal changes such as diarrhoea or constipation. The most common treatment is surgery.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Head and neck cancers
Publisher:   The Cancer Council Australia
Description:   Cancer Council Australia provides information about head and neck cancer, including incidence and mortality, screening, symptoms and diagnosis, causes, prevention, treatment and prognosis
Date:   Sep 2011
Title:   Thyroid nodule
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients with a thyroid nodule.
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   Throat cancer
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Throat cancer can originate in the oesophagus (gullet), larynx (voice box), thyroid gland or cells lining the throat (pharynx). Risk factors for throat cancer include smoking and heavy alcohol consumption. Smokers who drink heavily are at even greater risk.
Date:   Nov 2010
Title:   Mouth cancer
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Mouth cancer usually starts in the cells lining the mouth. The most common sites are the lips, tongue and/or floor of the mouth. Smoking and drinking alcohol are known risk factors. Mouth cancer is easily cured if treated in its earlier stages.
Date:   Nov 2010
Title:   Mobile Phone Study
Publisher:   HealthInsite Editorial Team
Description:   Parliamentary Secretary for Health Mark Butler today noted the results of the international Interphone study into the link between mobile phone use and brain cancer.
Date:   May 2010
Title:   Embolisation of head, neck and spinal tumours
Publisher:   The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR)
Description:   Detailed information for consumers and carers about embolisation of head, neck and spinal tumours - including what it is, how to prepare, how it is done, risks and benefits and after effects
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Tongue cancer (squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of tongue cancer (squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue). Written by professional health specialists.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Thyroid cancer (anaplastic of the thyroid)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of anaplastic of the thyroid (thyroid cancer) by professional health specialists.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Throat cancer (squamous cell carcinoma of the tonsil)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of throat cancer (squamous cell carcinoma of the tonsil). Written by professional health specialists.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Prolactinoma
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of prolactinoma by professional health specialists.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Oral cancer (squamous cell carcinoma of the floor of the mouth)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of Oral cancer information by professional health specialists.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Tonsil cancer (lymphoma of the tonsil)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of tonsil cancer (lymphoma of the tonsil). Written by professional health specialists.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Thyroid cancer (follicular cell of the thyroid)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of follicular cell of the thyroid (thyroid cancer) by professional health specialists.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Papillary cell of the thyroid
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of Thyroid cancers by professional health specialists.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Medullary cell of the thyroid
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of thyroid cancer by professional health specialists.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Mouth, nose & throat cancers
Publisher:   The Cancer Council Victoria
Description:   Any part of the mouth, nose or throat may be affected by cancer including the squamous epithelium: cells that form the lining of the mouth, nose, throat or voice box.
Date:   Nov 2007

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