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Head and neck cancer subregions and dominant cancer types.
| H&N region | Dominant cancer type by HP | Other cancer types in the region |
|---|---|---|
| Oral cavity, lip | SCC | BCC, adenocarcinoma |
| Hypopharynx | SCC | Lymphoma, adenocarcinoma |
| Larynx | SCC | Chondrosarcoma, melanoma |
| Nasopharynx | SCC | Adenocarcinoma, lymphoma |
| Oropharynx | SCC | Melanoma, lymphoma |
