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. There are people who can support you with eating and swallowing

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. But there are things you can do and people who can help.

Having a breathing stoma due to mouth and oropharyngeal cancer

A breathing stoma is an opening 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

Mouth and oropharyngeal cancer might affect how you feel about your sex life. But there are people who can give you advice and support you.

Mouth and oropharyngeal cancer resources

There are lots of organisations, support groups, 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