Head & Neck Cancers

Head and neck cancers include a diverse group of malignancies that can affect areas such as the throat, voice box, mouth, nose, and salivary glands. At West Cancer Center, our specialized team provides advanced, personalized care for each unique cancer type—combining expertise, technology, and compassion to ensure the best possible outcomes.

Hypopharyngeal Cancers

These cancers are located in the lower part of the throat (pharynx) and the entrance to the esophagus.

Laryngeal Cancers

These cancers are located above the opening of the windpipe (trachea) and include the supraglottis, glottis, and subglottis.

Nasopharyngeal Cancers

These cancers start in the upper part of the throat behind the nasal cavity and soft palate.

Oral / Lip Cancers

These cancers can originate from any area of the mouth, with tongue cancer being the most common of all mouth cancers or external lip area.

Oropharyngeal Cancers

These cancers involve the base of the tongue and may be referred to as throat cancer.

Paranasal Cancers

These cancers can grow inside the sinus cavities and area behind the nose.

Salivary Cancers

These cancers are on each side of the face with major glands being parotid, submadibular, and sublingual.

Sweat Gland Carcinomas

These are rare forms of skin cancer that originate in the eccrine or apocrine sweat glands. When it occurs int he head and neck region, it often presents a slow growing but potentially aggressive tumor. Subtypes include eccrine carcinoma and endocrine mucin-producing sweat gland carcinoma.