According to a new report, some of the patients are not receiving recommended treatments for head and neck cancer within the NHS in the UK.

According to a new national audit by the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC), in eight out of the 31 participating cancer networks in England and Wales, only a few patients with early larynx cancer were given laser surgery.

Patients should be able to choose between having laser surgery or undergoing radiotherapy. It was found, that in some parts of the country most of the patients were undergoing radiotherapy. The The National Head and Neck Cancer Audit 2012report also showed that patients in some parts did not have access to nurse specialists, dieticians or speech and swallowing therapists.

Richard Wight, national clinical lead for head and neck cancers said, "Every form of cancer is of course significant, but head and neck cancers are perhaps some of the lowest in profile when it comes to awareness on the public's radar. Its treatments can be complex and significant support is needed to reap the benefits of treatment."

He expressed hope that the findings will lead to improvement in the situation in the country.