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NHS Pan Birmingham Cancer Network

  • Head and neck cancers

    This page brings a range of information resources on head and neck cancers, such as cancer of the larynx, mouth or thyroid, developed by our Network. It includes general information on these cancer types and their treatment in the Birmingham area.

    The titles below do not constitute an exhaustive list of all the procedures and treatments available in the hospitals to cure these particular cancers. They are the result of a joint collaboration from the hospitals in our Network who decided to write these leaflets so staff and patients could have easily access to this information.

  • Tests and investigations

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  • Head and Neck Investigations Explained

    This leaflet gives information to patients and their carers about the possible tests and investigations which may be recommended by their doctor to help him/her make a diagnosis.

    head__neck_investexpl.pdf

  • Diagnosis

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  • Cancer of the Larynx Explained

    This leaflet gives general information to patients and their carers about cancer of the larynx, symptoms to look for, possible causes, how it is diagnosed and how it may be treated.

    cancer_of_the_larynx_.pdf

  • Cancer of the Mouth Explained

    This leaflet gives general information to patients and their carers about mouth cancer, symptoms to look for, possible causes, how it is diagnosed and how it may be treated.

    cancer_of_the_mouth_e.pdf

  • Cancer of the Thyroid Explained

    This leaflet gives general information about thyroid cancer, symptoms to look for, possible causes, how it is diagnosed and how it may be treated.

    cancer_of_the_thyroid.pdf

  • Treatment

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  • Insertion of a RIG Tube - Your Operation Explained

    This leaflet gives information for patients and their carers about having a RIG feeding tube fitted and the care patients will receive before, during and after this operation.

    insertion_of_a_rig_tu.pdf

  • Insertion of a PEG Tube - Your Operation Explained

    This leaflet gives information for patients and their carers about having a PEG feeding tube fitted and the care patients will receive before, during and after this operation.

    insertion_of_a_peg_tu.pdf

  • Laryngectomy - Your Operation Explained

    This leaflet tells patients and carers about a procedure known as laryngectomy. It explains what is involved and some of the common complications associated with this procedure.

    laryngectomy_-_kr.pdf.pdf

  • Laser Surgery to the Larynx

    This leaflet explains what laser surgery to the head and neck is and how it is performed.

    laser_surgery_to_the_.pdf

  • Neck Dissection - Your Operation Explained

    This leaflet tells patients and their carers about a procedure known as a neck dissection. It explains what is involved and some of the common complications associated with this procedure.

    neck_dissection_-_sp..pdf

  • Radioactive Iodine Therapy - Your Treatment Explained

    This leaflet tells patients and their carers about a treatment known as radioactive iodine therapy. It explains what is involved and some of the common complications associated with this procedure.

    radioactive_iodine_th.pdf

  • Thyroidectomy - Your Operation Explained

    This leaflet tells patients and their carers about a procedure known as thyroidectomy. It explains what is involved and some of the common complications associated with this procedure.

    thyroidectomy__final..pdf

  • Follow up & symptom control

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  • Care of the Mouth During Chemotherapy or Radiotherapy to the Head and Neck

    This leaflet gives information about how chemotherapy or radiotherapy to the head and neck may affect patients' mouth. It explains how to prepare for the treatment and what type of food and drinks to avoid.

    care_of_the_mouth_dur.pdf

  • Communicating After a Laryngectomy - Your Options Explained

    This leaflet gives information to patients and their carers about the possible options for communicating after a laryngectomy.

    communicating_after_l.pdf