CONDITIONS
HEAD AND NECK CANCERS
Cancer can develop in any parts of organs in the head and neck. The treatment is tailored according to the area (subsite) where the cancer started to develop.
OROPHARYNX CANCER
Oropharyngeal cancer occurs in the area of the tonsil, back of the tongue or the soft palate.
This condition may be associated with Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) which carries a better prognosis than non-HPV related oropharynx cancer. This condition is generally treated with combination of radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
ORAL CAVITY CANCER
Cancer can occur in the front part of the tongue or underneath, cheek, and roof of the mouth.
Oral cavity cancer is generally treated with surgery first. Some advanced oral cavity cancer may require radiotherapy afterwards to improve surgical outcome.
LARYNX CANCER
Tumour can arise from the voice box, which is part of the throat before the windpipe entrance. Depending on the exact location of the larynx cancer your surgeon or oncologist may advice either surgery, radiotherapy, or combination of both.
HYPOPHARYNX CANCER
Hypopharyngeal cancer is a rare tumour that occurs just above the opening of the gullet. Hypopharynx cancer is generally treated with combination of radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
Advanced hypopharynx cancer may require surgery followed by chemo-radiotherapy.
NASOPHARYNX CANCER
Cancer can affect the area inside the nose and the sinuses behind the nose. A rare condition with cancer arising from the lining of the back of the nose. This is generally treated with combination of radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
SALIVARY GLAND CANCER
The glands that produce saliva can also be affected by different subtypes of cancer. Surgery is the mainstay of treatment, followed by radiotherapy if necessary.
HEAD AND NECK SKIN CANCER
Cancer can arise on the skin covering the head and neck. Either radiotherapy or surgery can be used to treat skin cancer, depending on the location and size of the cancer.