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Head cancer deaths 36% higher for smokers

Death rates for smokers diagnosed with head and neck cancer are a 36% higher than non-smokers, research has found.

Head cancer deaths 36% higher for smokers

Fri, 22 Aug, 2014 - 01:00

Catherine Shanahan

Smokers who undergo surgery for tumour removal are also at greater risk of cancer death — 49% higher than non-smokers.

Moreover, the effects of smoking are not lessened by chemotherapy or radiotherapy.

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