Head and neck cancers in England: who dies from them and where do they die?

Published: 11 June 2014 

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This report presents the latest available data on deaths from head and neck cancers in England. Head and neck cancers include lip, tongue and oral cavity cancer, pharynx and tonsil cancer, larynx cancer, thyroid gland cancer, salivary glands cancer, nose, ear and sinus cancer.

The aim of this report is to help end of life care commissioners and providers improve planning and service delivery in line with the needs and wishes of the patient. People dying with a head and neck cancer will have specific end of life care needs. The report takes into account variations by cancer type, age, sex, region, place of death and level of income deprivation to help us to understand these needs better.

Download the report, Head and neck cancers in England: who dies from them and where do they die?

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