Resources for people with head and neck cancer, their families, and advocates
Head and Neck Cancer Facts
National Cancer Institute Fact Sheet
Learn about head and neck cancer, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and more.
50 Facts about Head and Neck Cancer
Head & Neck Cancer Patient Resource Guide
This resource guide has an overview of several cancer types in the head and neck region, including laryngeal, throat, oral, thyroid, salivary gland, and sinus and nasal cancers. The guide includes illustrations and staging for each type, along with common treatment strategies. Helpful information about dental and oral side effects, reconstructive options, nutrition, self-care and caregiving are included. A survivor shares her inspiring story, and a full list of advocacy and financial resources is provided.
Education and Support
Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer (SPOHNC )
Dedicated to raising awareness and meeting the needs of oral and head and neck cancer patients through its resources and publications.
Head and Neck Cancer Alliance
Advancing prevention, detection, treatment and rehabilitation of oral, head and neck cancers through public awareness, research, advocacy and survivorship.
The Oral Cancer Foundation
A national public service, non-profit entity designed to reduce suffering and save lives through prevention, education, research, advocacy, and patient support activities.
Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Support Group
A safe place for people living with cancer and their caregivers to connect, share information, talk about concerns and learn from professionals. Meetings are held virtually via zoom. Facilitated by a licensed social worker from the University of Kansas Cancer Center. See flyer for details.
Kansas City Resources
Cancer Action
A community based non-profit agency offering a comprehensive array of programs and services addressing the physical, social, emotional, financial and spiritual needs of persons with cancer, their family, and friends.
AccessKC
Provides short-term emergency medical assistance for those in need in metropolitan Kansas City.
Turning Point
A center to meet, to listen, to share, to learn, to encourage, provided as a community resource by The University of Kansas Health System.
National Cancer Organizations
American Cancer Society
On a mission to free the world from cancer by funding and conducting research, sharing expert information, supporting patients, and spreading the word about prevention.
CancerCare
The leading national organization providing free, professional support services and information to help people manage the emotional, practical and financial challenges of cancer.