Head And Neck Cancer: An Epidemiological and Clinicopathological Profile in The Kumaon Region

Abstract

Head and neck cancer encompasses various cancer types affecting areas such as the oral cavity, 
oropharynx, nasopharynx, larynx, and others. In India, it poses a significant public health challenge, 
with notably higher incidence rates compared to several other countries. According to data from the 
National Cancer Registry Programme, Bengaluru, and Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, the ageadjusted incidence rates for head and neck cancer in India are 25.9 and 8.0 per 1 lakh for males and 
females, respectively, accounting for a substantial portion of all cancer cases, especially in males. 
Oral cavity carcinomas rank among the top three types of cancers in India.