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This quality standard covers assessing, diagnosing and managing head and neck cancer, including cancer of the upper aerodigestive tract in people aged 16 or over. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
This guideline covers how healthcare services for adults with head and neck cancers should be organised. It aims to improve care by recommending which healthcare professionals should be involved and the types of hospital or cancer centre best suited to provide the care.
Cetuximab for treating recurrent or metastatic squamous cell cancer of the head and neck (TA473)
Evidence-based recommendations on cetuximab (Erbitux) for treating recurrent or metastatic squamous cell cancer of the head and neck in adults.
Cetuximab for the treatment of locally advanced squamous cell cancer of the head and neck (TA145)
Evidence-based recommendations on cetuximab (Erbitux) for treating locally advanced squamous cell cancer of the head and neck in adults.
Cancer of the upper aerodigestive tract: assessment and management in people aged 16 or over (NG36)
This guideline covers assessing and managing cancers of the upper aerodigestive tract in people aged 16 or over. These are cancers of the airways of the head and neck, including the mouth, throat, larynx (voicebox) and sinuses. The guideline aims to reduce variation in practice and improve survival.
All NICE products on head and neck cancers. Includes any guidance and quality standards.
Evidence-based recommendations on pembrolizumab (Keytruda) for untreated metastatic or unresectable recurrent head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) in adults whose tumours express PD L1 with a combined positive score (CPS) of 1 or more.
This guideline covers assessment and early management of head injury in babies, children, young people and adults. It aims to ensure that people have the right care for the severity of their head injury, including direct referral to specialist care if needed.
Tislelizumab with chemotherapy for untreated recurrent or metastatic nasopharyngeal cancer [ID6304]
In development Reference number: GID-TA11100 Expected publication date: 13 May 2027
Toripalimab with chemotherapy for untreated recurrent or metastatic nasopharyngeal cancer [ID6406]
In development Reference number: GID-TA11341 Expected publication date: 02 December 2026
Evidence-based recommendations on nivolumab (Opdivo) for treating recurrent or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck after platinum-based chemotherapy in adults.
Dusquetide for treating oral mucositis during chemoradiation for head and neck cancer [ID3830]
Awaiting development Reference number: GID-TA10715 Expected publication date: TBC
Awaiting development Reference number: GID-TA11978 Expected publication date: TBC
Suspected neurological conditions: recognition and referral (NG127)
This guideline covers the initial assessment of symptoms and signs that might indicate a neurological condition. It helps non-specialist healthcare professionals to identify people who should be offered referral for specialist investigation.
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This guideline covers identifying children, young people and adults with symptoms that could be caused by cancer. It outlines appropriate investigations in primary care, and selection of people to refer for a specialist opinion. It aims to help people understand what to expect if they have symptoms that may suggest cancer.
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Sections for NG12
- Overview
- Introduction
- Recommendations organised by site of cancer
- Recommendations on patient support, safety netting and the diagnostic process
- Recommended actions organised by symptom and findings of primary care investigations
- Terms used in this guideline
- Recommendations for research
- Rationale and impact