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Head and Neck Cancers
March 2007
The BC Cancer Agency developed these materials for our patients and the people of BC and the Yukon.
Head and Neck cancers
- laryngeal (larynx)
- esophagus
- pharyngeal (pharynx) this type of cancer has sub-types:
- hypopharyngeal (hypopharynx) - the lower part of the throat
- oropharyngeal (oropharynx) - the upper part of the throat
- nasopharyngeal (nasopharynx) - behind the nose and above the oropharynx
- tonsils
- mouth, lip and tongue
- salivary glands
- thyroid
Radiation therapy to the head and neck area can affect your dental health. How will radiation affect my teeth?
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