Head Neck Cancer
Head and neck cancers are cancers that start in the tissues and organs of the head and neck. They include cancers of the larynx (voice box), throat, lips, mouth, nose, and salivary glands. Most types of head and neck cancer begin in squamous cells that line the moist surfaces inside the head and neck (for example, the mouth, nose, and throat).
Head and neck cancers are cancers that start in the tissues and organs of the head and neck. They include cancers of the larynx (voice box), throat, lips, mouth, nose, and salivary glands. Most types of head and neck cancer begin in squamous cells that line the moist surfaces inside the head and neck (for example, the mouth, nose, and throat).
Symptoms Of Head Neck Cancer
- Persistent sore throat
- Foul smell from mouth
- Swelling of throat
- Hoarseness voice changes
- Lump, bump or mass without pain
- Persistent nasal obstructions or congestions
- White or red patch, non-healthy oral ulcer
Risk Factor of Lung Cancer
- smoking
- Alchohol
- Human Papilloma Virus(HPV).
- Marijuana use
- Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)
- Repeated tongue bite
Treatment
Once cancer is detected, treatment should be started as early as possible. If detected in early stage, these cancers are curable by doing surgery. Patient may require post surgery radiation or chemotherapy depending on surgical specimen histopathology report
