Head and neck cancer
A rare group of cancers that can originate in any tissue or organ within the head or neck. If you are diagnosed with head and neck cancer, you will have immediate access to our world-leading consultants and state-of-the-art hospitals
Types of head and neck cancer
Larynx cancer
Oral cancer
Thyroid cancer
Need to know
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Symptoms of head & neck cancer icon plus
Symptoms of head and neck cancer may include:
- persistent mouth ulcers
- pain when swallowing or chewing and/or trouble swallowing
- persistent sore throat and/or earache affecting one side of the body
- a lump or swelling in the neck or mouth
- difficulty speaking or breathing
- tooth loss
- pain of the upper jaw or face
- a continuing sore throat and/or blocked nose or nose bleeds
- changes or difficulty in hearing
- red or white areas that form on the tongue or lining of the mouth
- swelling of singular or multiple lymph nodes
There are many other reasons that can cause these symptoms. However, it is important that you visit your consultant for screening as soon as symptoms appear.
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Screening and diagnosis icon plus
We offer a number of investigations and tests to confirm a diagnosis of head and neck cancer, including:
- blood tests
- biopsies
- fine needle aspiration cytology
- scans such as OPG X-ray, CT, MRI and PET
If you are diagnosed with head and neck cancer you will have immediate access to our world-class consultants and state-of-the-art facilities.
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Treatment options icon plus
Your consultant will talk you through your treatment options, which may include:
- surgery
- chemotherapy
- radiotherapy
- molecular profiling
Your consultant will work closely with other leading specialists as part of a multidisciplinary team to design a treatment plan based on your specific type of head and neck cancer.
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Find a head and neck cancer specialist
Our locations
From complex surgery to straightforward procedures, we provide exceptional care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
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HCA UK at University College Hospital
5th floor, UCH Macmillan Cancer Centre
Grafton Way Building, 1 Grafton Way
London WC1E 6AG
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LOC - Leaders in Oncology Care
95-97 Harley Street
London
W1G 6AF
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The Christie Private Care
Wilmslow Road
Manchester M20 4BX
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The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street
London W1G 8BJ
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London Bridge Hospital Head, Neck and Thyroid Centre
Private Care at Guy’s
Great Maze Pond
London SE1 9RT
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Private Care at Guy's
Great Maze Pond
London SE1 9RT
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The Head and Neck Centre
The Harley Street Clinic
16 Devonshire Street
London W1G 7AG
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HCA UK at The Shard
The Shard
32 St Thomas Street
London SE1 9BS
Contact our experienced cancer team
Any questions about our cancer services or treatment? We're happy to advise you or help you book an appointment in London, Birmingham or Manchester with a cancer specialist consultant.
Call us on
020 7079 4344