What is throat cancer?
In medical terms, there is no such thing as ‘throat cancer’. Rather there are several different types of cancer which can affect the throat, mouth, neck and chest.
Mental health
When someone is diagnosed with cancer it is very stressful and difficult time for everyone: patients, family members, friends. Some people find it useful to contact mental health professionals to talk and get advice on how to cope.
Samaritans – Samaritans provides confidential, round the clock support to anyone feeling low or struggling to cope.
People contact them about all kinds of things including health worries, financial concerns, anxiety, relationship breakdown, depression and thoughts of suicide. You can contact Samaritans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by calling 08457 90 90 90 or from the Republic of Ireland call 1850 60 90 90.
You can also email for support via jo@samaritans.org. Volunteers also provide face-to-face support at our branches during set opening times. Please visit the website to find your nearest Samaritans branch here.
Breathing Space – Scotland based charity for mental health issues. Call 0800 83 85 87 Monday to Thursday 6pm to 2am and Friday to Sunday 6pm to 6am.
Mind – resources and information about mental health and coping with anxiety and stress.
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Types of cancer
There are several different types of cancer which can affect the throat, mouth, neck and chest.
Risk factors
Risk factors Smoking/Tobacco Whether smoked or chewed, tobacco contains harmful chemicals which put the user at a heightened risk of
Diagnosis, Treatment and Recovery
Cancer treatments will vary depending on a number of factors and will be tailored to your individual needs.
Frequently asked questions
Find answers to some of the most commonly asked questions regarding head and neck cancers.
Need Support?
There is lots of help available though and we have compiled a list of useful resources which will guide you through the support that is available to patients and their families.
