Head and neck cancer

What is head and neck cancer?

Head and neck cancers is a broad term used to describe types of cancers that develop inside the sinuses, nose, mouth, salivary glands and the throat.

Head and neck cancer pathway

A best practice, cancer care pathway for patients that explains what to expect on your cancer journey

Local support and information

• There are Cancer Care Coordinators available to support you during your cancer journey.
• Beyond five is a website and online education resource for patients, carers family and health care professionals.  Beyond 5 offers a range of information about treatment, management of symptoms and wellbeing.
• Cancer Council Tasmania offer local support groups.
• Look Good Feel Better program is dedicated to teaching cancer patients how to manage the appearance-related side effects caused by cancer treatment through practical workshop demonstrations covering skin care, make-up and headwear.

Other pages on our site

• Questions to ask your cancer doctor about treatment
• The role of your GP in your cancer care
• Your care team
• Supportive care
• After treatment and survivorship