Head and neck cancer

Who are we?

We are a team of nurses who specialise in the care and support of people with a suspected or diagnosed Head, Neck & Thyroid cancer. This may include cancers of the mouth, lip or tongue (oral cancers) or the upper parts of the throat (larynx and pharynx) and salivary gland, nose, sinuses, and the middle ear, thyroid.

How we support you

How can you contact us?

We are based at York Hospital and our working hours are 8am - 4pm each Mon - Fri (excluding bank holidays). If you wish to call us we can be contacted on 01904 726063. We have a voicemail facility if you wish to leave a message, which we check regularly and aim to return your call within 24 hours

Update for visitors

Visiting restrictions are in place at our hospitals to stop the spread of norovirus. These restrictions will be in place until further notice.

The following wards are closed to visitors:

York Hospital: Ward 29 and Ward 37.

There are four exceptions only to the restrictions. These are:

For patients who are receiving end of life care

Paediatric patients (babies and children)

Maternity care

The family carers of those with dementia

We understand these restrictions can be difficult when a loved one is unwell. The restrictions will be reviewed daily and lifted as soon as it is safe. Thank you for your understanding as we try to reduce the spread of norovirus in our hospitals.