In Australia over 5,500 people are diagnosed with Head and Neck Cancer each year and more than 17,000 people are living with the side effects of treatment.
Head and Neck Cancer is incredibly complex and diverse. It includes more than 10 different cancers that can affect a person’s mouth, tongue, salivary glands, skin or voice box. Each type comes with its own causes, symptoms, characteristics, complexities and treatment options.
Vision and mission
HANCA's vision is to save lives and ensure no one faces Head and Neck Cancer alone. Our mission is to raise awareness and improve outcomes through education, information, support and advocacy.
They empower patients and carers to navigate their cancer journey, promote prevention and early diagnosis, influence public policy, and work with government to improve care.
How Head and Neck Cancer Australia can help
HANCA provides free support and counselling through the national Head and Neck Cancer Helpline, as well as educational webinars, peer support and an extensive online library of clinician-developed resources.
Multilingual resources are available in Arabic, Cantonese, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Mandarin, Punjabi, Spanish and Vietnamese to help people access information in their preferred language.
They connect patients, families and carers with trusted information and advocate nationally for better care and outcomes.
Information / help lines
- Call the Head and Neck Cancer Helpline 1300 424 848 Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm AEST (free counselling and support)
- Chat online with our specialist Helpline team via the website Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm AEST
- Email the Helpline: helpline@headandneckcancer.org.au
- Email: contact@headandneckcancer.org.au
Programs, apps and tools
- Video series
- Multilingual animation series
- Free webinars for patients, carers and healthcare professionals
