Oral cavity is the medical name for the mouth. Mouth cancers can start in any area of the oral cavity including the the tongue, lips, gums (gingiva), floor and roof (hard palate) of the mouth, the inner lining of the lips and cheeks (buccal mucosa) and the area behind the wisdom teeth (retrimolar trigone).
The medical name for the throat is the "pharynx". It is divided into 3 parts: nasopharynx, laryngopharynx (also called hypopharynx) and oropharynx.
The oropharynx is the area that connects the mouth to the top of the throat. This includes the back of the tongue ( the part you can't see), the tonsils, the back of the top of the throat and the area at the back of the mouth.
The links in this section will help you to find out more about cancers of the mouth and tongue, (oral and oropharyngeal), the types of treatment that may be offered and what it involves.
There is information about additional support available for anyone affected by any type of head and neck cancer in the head and neck cancer help and support section
If you have been affected by cancer in some way and would like to talk to someone about what you have read or need help finding information - you are welcome to drop into any Maggie’s Centre or to visit Maggie’s Online Centre and talk with a cancer support specialist.
Helpline: 01924 950 950
http://www.mouthcancerfoundation.org/get-support/online-community-forum
Mouth Cancer Foundation was formed in June 2004 to be a professional support organisation solely dedicated to helping people with mouth, throat and other head and neck cancers deal with the crisis of cancer. Through a variety of ways the charity gives resources, information and contact with people in a similar situation at a difficult time.
Macmillan CancerLine: Freephone 0808 808 2020 / Textphone 0808 808 0121
Information about support groups available nationally
Macmillan Cancer Support is a large cancer charity which has merged with Cancerbackup. Both Macmillan and Cancerbackup are dedicated to supporting people affected by cancer. Macmillan develops and provides a wide range of medical, practical, emotional and financial services, including the distribution of information. Cancerbackup is the specialist cancer information charity, and provides over 6,000 pages of up-to-date cancer information, practical advice and support for patients with any type of cancer, their families and carers.
Freephone 0808 800 40 40 from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
Provides contact details for support available nationaly nas well as forum http://www.cancerchat.org.uk/
Cancer Research UK,(CRUK) is a UK charity dedicated to cancer research. Their website has a wealth of information about cancer and research into all types of cancer.
Scroll down the page to read about cancers which affect the oral cavity (mouth).
The Throat Cancer Foundation website offers information, support and community to those facing a throat cancer diagnosis, their carers and loved ones.
The Throat Cancer Foundation website offers information, support and community to those facing a throat cancer diagnosis, their carers and loved ones.
Information about different types of support groups available in addition to numerous online groups for all types of cancer
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a voluntary health organization based in Atlanta, Georgia, They provide information and support for people affected by all types of cancer and develop research into cancer and it's treatment.
This American website will provide you with detailed information about oral cancers.
Find out more about the most common type called squamous cell cancer of the oropharynx.
This American website will provide you with information about the rates of occurrence, risk factors which lead to oral cancer, signs and symptoms, treatments, current research, complications of treatment, nutrition, related clinical trials, and current oral cancer related news. There is an additional resource page dedicated to links to other sources of vetted information about oral cancer.
This American website will provide you with information about the rates of occurrence, risk factors which lead to oral cancer, signs and symptoms, treatments, current research, complications of treatment, nutrition, related clinical trials, and current oral cancer related news. There is an additional resource page dedicated to links to other sources of vetted information about oral cancer.
Macmillan CancerLine: Freephone 0808 808 2020 / Textphone 0808 808 0121
Information about support groups available nationally
Macmillan Cancer Support is a large cancer charity which has merged with Cancerbackup. Both Macmillan and Cancerbackup are dedicated to supporting people affected by cancer. Macmillan develops and provides a wide range of medical, practical, emotional and financial services, including the distribution of information. Cancerbackup is the specialist cancer information charity, and provides over 6,000 pages of up-to-date cancer information, practical advice and support for patients with any type of cancer, their families and carers.
Mouth Cancer Foundation was formed in June 2004 to be a professional support organisation solely dedicated to helping people with mouth, throat and other head and neck cancers deal with the crisis of cancer. Through a variety of ways the charity gives resources, information and contact with people in a similar situation at a difficult time.
Macmillan Cancer Support is a large cancer charity which has merged with Cancerbackup. Both Macmillan and Cancerbackup are dedicated to supporting people affected by cancer. Macmillan develops and provides a wide range of medical, practical, emotional and financial services, including the distribution of information. Cancerbackup is the specialist cancer information charity, and provides over 6,000 pages of up-to-date cancer information, practical advice and support for patients with any type of cancer, their families and carers.
Cancer Research UK,(CRUK) is a UK charity dedicated to cancer research. Their website has a wealth of information about cancer and research into all types of cancer.
Scroll down the page to read about cancers which affect the oral cavity (mouth).
The Throat Cancer Foundation website offers information, support and community to those facing a throat cancer diagnosis, their carers and loved ones.
The Throat Cancer Foundation website offers information, support and community to those facing a throat cancer diagnosis, their carers and loved ones.
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a voluntary health organization based in Atlanta, Georgia, They provide information and support for people affected by all types of cancer and develop research into cancer and it's treatment.
This American website will provide you with information about the rates of occurrence, risk factors which lead to oral cancer, signs and symptoms, treatments, current research, complications of treatment, nutrition, related clinical trials, and current oral cancer related news. There is an additional resource page dedicated to links to other sources of vetted information about oral cancer.
This American website will provide you with detailed information about oral cancers.
This American website will provide you with information about the rates of occurrence, risk factors which lead to oral cancer, signs and symptoms, treatments, current research, complications of treatment, nutrition, related clinical trials, and current oral cancer related news. There is an additional resource page dedicated to links to other sources of vetted information about oral cancer.
Find out more about the most common type called squamous cell cancer of the oropharynx.
Macmillan Cancer Support is a large cancer charity which has merged with Cancerbackup. Both Macmillan and Cancerbackup are dedicated to supporting people affected by cancer. Macmillan develops and provides a wide range of medical, practical, emotional and financial services, including the distribution of information. Cancerbackup is the specialist cancer information charity, and provides over 6,000 pages of up-to-date cancer information, practical advice and support for patients with any type of cancer, their families and carers.