To speak to a specialist cancer nurse, freefone the National
Cancer Helpline 1800 200 700 Mon—Thurs 9am—7pm Fri 9am—5pm The
symptoms of head and neck cancers depend on where the tumour is
found. Some common symptoms include: For more information,
contact the National Cancer Helpline 1800 200 700 to speak to
one of our specialist cancer nurses. First, visit your family
doctor (GP) or dentist if you are worried about any symptoms.
They can examine you and do some blood tests. If your GP or
dentist is still concerned about you, they can refer you to a
hospital for more tests. You may be referred to a specialist
doctor, such as a maxillofacial surgeon or an ENT (ear, nose and
throat) specialist. The specialist will discuss your symptoms
and examine you again. He or she will inspect your mouth,
throat, tongue, nose and neck using a small mirror and/or
lights. Your neck, lips, gums and cheeks will also be checked
for lumps. The following tests can diagnose head and neck
cancers. An X-ray of the bones of your face a