Head and Neck Cancer

This depends on the location of the cancer.

Common to all locations

• Neck lump – may be the tumour itself or a lymph node enlarged by tumour cells
• Significant loss of appetite and loss of weight

Mouth

• Non-healing ulcer
• Tumour or growth

Throat (larynx, oropharynx & hypopharynx)

• Hoarseness
• Persistent sore throat
• Difficulty or pain on swallowing

Nose (nasal cavity, sinuses & nasopharynx)

• Blood-stained mucus or nose bleed
• Nasal blockage
• Nasal blockage

Skin

• New skin nodule especially if growing
• New mole especially if growing or irregular pigmentation
• Non-healing ulcer