People with Head and Neck Cancer often experience the following symptoms or signs. Swelling or sore that does not heal; this is the most common symptom Red or white patch in the mouth Lump, bump, or mass in the head or neck area, with or without pain Persistent sore throat Foul mouth odor not explained by hygiene Hoarseness or change in voice Nasal obstruction or persistent nasal congestion Frequent nose bleeds and/or unusual nasal dischargeDFDAFF
Alcohol and tobacco use (including smokeless tobacco, sometimes called “chewing tobacco” or “snuff”) are the two most important risk factors for head and neck cancers, especially cancers of the oral cavity, oropharynx, hypopharynx, and larynx. Following are the causes of Head and Neck Cancer: Paan (betel quid) Preserved or salted foods Oral Health Occupational exposure to wood dust, asbestos and synthetic fibers Radiation exposure
Doctors use many tests to diagnose cancer. They also conduct tests to learn if cancer has spread to another part of the body. For most types of cancer, a biopsy is the only sure way for the doctor to know whether an area of the body had cancer. In addition, the following tests may be used to diagnose head and neck cancer. Physical examination/ Blood and Urine tests HPV Testing Endoscopy Biopsy
Many cancers of the head and neck can be cured, especially if they are found early. Although eliminating the cancer is the primary goal of treatment, preserving the function of the nearby nerves, organs, and tissues is also very important. When planning treatment, doctors consider how treatment might affect a person’s quality of life, such as how a person feels, looks, talks, eats, and breathes. Radiation Therapy Radiation Therapy is the use of high-energy X-rays or other particles to destroy cancer cells. A radiation therapy schedule usually consists of a specific number of treatments given over a set period of time. The most common type of radiation therapy is called external-beam radiation therapy, example- Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT). Chemotherapy It is the use of drugs to cancer cells, usually by stopping the cancer cell's ability to grow and divide. A chemotherapy schedule usually consists of a specific number of cycles given over a set period of time. Targeted Therapy It is a treatment that targets the cancer's specific genes, proteins, or the tissue environment that contributes to cancer growth and survival. This type of treatment blocks the growth and spread of cancer cells while limiting the damage to healthy cells.
People who are at risk of head and neck cancers?particularly those who use tobacco?should talk with their doctor about ways that they may be able to reduce their risk. They should also discuss with their doctor how often to have checkups. In addition, ongoing clinical trials are testing the effectiveness of various medications in preventing head and neck cancers in people who have a high risk of developing these diseases.
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