Head and neck cancers are cancers that develop anywhere in the head and neck. About 300 people in Ireland are diagnosed with head and neck cancer every year.
There are over 30 areas where cancer can develop. Your Health has more information on specific types of cancer that affect the head and neck, including:
What is cancer?
The body is made up of millions of different types of cells. Cancer happens when some of the cells multiply in an abnormal way. When cancer affects organs and solid tissues, it causes a growth, called a tumour, to form. Cancer can occur in any part of the body where the cells multiply abnormally.
Last updated on: 01 / 03 / 2012