Living with mouth and oropharyngeal cancer

There is support available for you and your family during and after treatment for mouth and oropharyngeal cancer.

Coping with mouth and oropharyngeal cancer

Coping with mouth and oropharyngeal cancer can be difficult. There is help and support available. 

Eating and drinking when you have mouth and oropharyngeal cancer

 Mouth and oropharyngeal cancer and its treatment can affect your eating and swallowing. Get some advice on what can help.

Changes in your appearance due to mouth and oropharyngeal cancer

Changes in your appearance can be difficult to cope with, but talking to others might help.

Changes in your speech due to mouth and oropharyngeal cancer

You might have changes to your speech due to mouth and oropharyngeal cancer or treatment.

Having a breathing stoma due to mouth and oropharyngeal cancer

A breathing stoma is a hole in your neck that you breathe through after some types of surgery for mouth and oropharyngeal cancers.

Your sex life with mouth and oropharyngeal cancer

How mouth and oropharyngeal cancer might affect your sex life and what can help.

Resources and books for mouth and oropharyngeal cancer

There are lots of organisations, support groups, books, videos and other resources to help you cope with mouth and oropharyngeal cancer and treatment.

Last reviewed: 
30 Jul 2024
Next review due: 
30 Jul 2027