Head & Neck Cancers 

Frequently Asked Questions

Written by Joshua Bauml, MD
September 2017

What is it?

“Head and neck cancer” is an umbrella term for different cancers that occur in the head and neck region, from the sinuses and nasal cavity down to the larynx.  The most common of these tumors affect the lining of the mouth and throat.  Head and neck cancers are divided by where they start:

Oral cavity (tongue, gums, inner cheek)