are
Malignant Growth s originating in the lip and oral cavity (
Mouth ),
Nasal Cavity ,
Pharynx ,
Larynx ,
Thyroid ,
Paranasal Sinuses ,
Salivary Gland s and cervical
Lymph Node s of the neck. Head and neck cancers are most commonly
Squamous Cell Carcinoma s, originating from the
Squamous cells that line the upper aerodigestive tract.
- (C07-C08) The Salivary Glands give rise to a variety of uncommon tumours including Adenocarcinoma s, pleomorphic adenomas, and adenoid cystic carcinomas.
- The term is sometimes used as a layman's term for a cancer of the larynx or pharynx, a cancer that has Metastasized to the lymph nodes of the neck, or even Esophageal Cancer .
- --- (C33) Cancer of the Trachea is a rare cancer that may also be considered throat cancer.
- (C32) Laryngeal Cancer begins in the Larynx , the part of the throat that contains the Vocal Cords and is used for breathing, swallowing, and talking.
- (C10) Oropharyngeal Cancer begins in the Oropharynx , the middle part of the throat that includes the soft palate, the base of the tongue, and the tonsils.
- (C11) Nasopharyngeal Cancer begins in the Nasopharynx , the upper part of the throat behind the nose.
- (C13) Hypopharyngeal Cancer begins in the Hypopharynx , the bottom part of the throat that connects to the esophagus.
