Understanding Head and Neck Cancer

This booklet provides you with information about head and neck cancer. It includes the risk factors for head and neck cancer, what head and neck cancer is, and how it is diagnosed.

You can also read about types of treatment and living well during and after treatment. The booklet includes suggested resources to help you manage symptoms of head and neck cancer and the possible side effects of treatment.

Information is summarised in the ‘Key points’ at the start of each section of the booklet. The key points are also translated into te reo Māori.

Cancer Society HNC Booklet