What is cancer of the throat?

The throat or pharynx is a hollow tube that starts behind the nose and goes down to the neck to become part of the oesophagus (tube that goes to the stomach). Air, food and liquids pass through the pharynx on the way to the windpipe (trachea) or oesophagus.

The pharynx is divided into 3 distinct sections: the nasopharynx (including the adenoids), oropharynx (including the tonsils) and the hypopharynx. A growing tumour in the throat may cause problems with your hearing, smell, taste, speech or swallowing.

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What is cancer of the throat?

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