[Remarks concerning up to date TNM staging of cancer localized in lip and oral cavity, pharynx, nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses, and major salivary glands].

The general principles and historical background of TNM classification was briefly discussed, with advantages as well as weakness and limitations of the system. The current TNM staging of lip and oral cavity, pharynx. The currant TNM staging of carcinoma in lip and oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses and major salivary glands was presented, pointing out the last changes in the classification.