How is it treated?

Head and Neck Cancer can be initially treated in a variety of ways, depending upon the location and type of tumour. In general though, surgery, radiation, chemotherapy and in most cases, a combination of these therapies is utilized. Tumours can often recur or progress in which case therapies are repeated or different combinations utilized.

For additional information concerning head and neck cancer and related support groups, please visit The American Cancer Society web site at:

www.cancer.org or Cancer Research UK at www.cancerhelp.org.uk