Print OverviewHead and neck cancers are a broad category of cancers that occur in the head and neck region. Head and neck cancer treatment depends on the type, location and size of your cancer. Treatment for head and neck cancers often involves surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Treatments may be combined. After treatment, recovery from head and neck cancers may involve working with rehabilitation specialists and other experts to cope with side effects, such as hearing loss, difficulty eating, dental problems, thyroid issues, difficulty breathing or difficulty speaking.Products & ServicesBook: Mayo Clinic Family Health Book, 5th EditionNewsletter: Mayo Clinic Health Letter — Digital EditionShow more products from Mayo Clinic Types Esthesioneuroblastoma Floor of the mouth cancer Lip cancer Mouth cancer Nasal and paranasal tumors Nasopharyngeal carcinoma Pituitary tumors Salivary gland tumors Skin cancer Soft palate cancer Throat cancer Thyroid cancer Tongue cancer Tonsil cancer Clinical trials Explore Mayo Clinic studies testing new treatments, interventions and tests as a means to prevent, detect, treat or manage this condition. By Mayo Clinic Staff Head and neck cancers care at Mayo Clinic Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic Doctors & departments Oct. 15, 2021 Print Share on: FacebookTwitter Living with head and neck cancers? Connect with others like you for support and answers to your questions in the Head & Neck Cancer support group on Mayo Clinic Connect, a patient community. Head & Neck Cancer Discussions Tonsil cancer and metastatic SCC 6 Replies Wed, Nov 09, 2022 chevron-right Anyone dealt with cough after head and neck cancer treatments? 9 Replies Tue, Nov 08, 2022 chevron-right Diagnosed with 5 mm tumor in pyriform sinus 18 Replies Mon, Nov 07, 2022 chevron-right See more discussions Show references AskMayoExpert. Head and neck cancers. Rochester, Minn.: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research; 2015. Head and neck cancers. Fort Washington, Pa.: National Comprehensive Cancer Network. http://www.nccn.org/professionals/physician_gls/f_guidelines.asp. Accessed May 25, 2017. Related Head and Neck Cancer Transoral Surgery Infographic: HPV Related Oral Cancers Associated Procedures Chemotherapy Home enteral nutrition Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) Palliative care Proton therapy Radiation therapy Transoral robotic surgery Show more associated procedures News from Mayo Clinic Regeneration after rare head and neck cancer Sept. 16, 2022, 04:00 p.m. CDT Mayo Clinic Minute: Improved treatments for head and neck cancer April 25, 2022, 04:30 p.m. CDT Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Head and neck cancers are becoming increasingly common April 19, 2021, 05:38 p.m. CDT Products & Services Book: Mayo Clinic Family Health Book, 5th Edition Newsletter: Mayo Clinic Health Letter — Digital Edition Show more products and services from Mayo Clinic Head and neck cancersSymptoms & causesDoctors & departmentsCare at Mayo Clinic Advertisement Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Advertising & Sponsorship Policy Opportunities Ad Choices Mayo Clinic Press Check out these best-sellers and special offers on books and newsletters from Mayo Clinic Press. Mayo Clinic on Incontinence - Mayo Clinic PressMayo Clinic on IncontinenceNEW – The Essential Diabetes Book - Mayo Clinic PressNEW – The Essential Diabetes BookNEW – Mayo Clinic on Hearing and Balance - Mayo Clinic PressNEW – Mayo Clinic on Hearing and BalanceFREE Mayo Clinic Diet Assessment - Mayo Clinic PressFREE Mayo Clinic Diet AssessmentMayo Clinic Health Letter - FREE book - Mayo Clinic PressMayo Clinic Health Letter - FREE book CON-20198285 Patient Care & Health Information Diseases & Conditions Head and neck cancers