Best Head & Neck Cancer Doctor in Delhi

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BEST HEAD NECK CANCER DOCTOR IN DELHI
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HEAD NECK
CANCER
According to the National Cancer Institute, Head
and neck Cancer, including oral cancer, accounts
for about 4 of all cancers in the United States.
It is estimated that by 2021, 65,630 people are
expected to be diagnosed with head and neck
cancer Head and neck cancer may develop in the
mouth, throat, nose, salivary glands, and other
areas of the head and neck. Best Head Neck
Cancer Doctor in DelhiNCR Head and neck tumors
and treatment-related side effects may impair the
patients ability to eat, swallow, and breathe.
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WHAT CAUSES HEAD AND NECK CANCER?
Smoking is the biggest risk of developing head
and neck cancer. Secondhand smoke may also
increase the risk. Chewing tobacco is associated
with oral cancer. Approximately 85 of head and
neck diagnoses are related to tobacco use. The
mixed-use of tobacco and alcohol accounts for at
least 75 of head and neck cancers. People
infected with human papillomavirus (HPV) have a
higher risk of certain throat and oral cancers.
In recent years, HPV has been on the rise,
especially among people in their 40s and 50s. In
addition to HPV infection and smoking and
drinking, risk factors for head and neck cancer
include
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WHO HAS HEAD NECK CANCER?
Men are two to three times more likely to develop
head and neck cancer than women. These cancers
are more common in people over 50 years of
age. Types of head neck cancer Most head and
neck cancers are squamous cell carcinomas, which
form in the mucous membranes of the mouth, nose,
and throat. These squamous cell carcinomas can
spread to other parts of the body, including the
lymph nodes and lungs.
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TYPES OF HEAD NECK CANCER INCLUDE
1. Laryngeal cancer, a type of laryngeal cancer
that affects the larynx (sometimes called a voice
box) 2. Nasopharyngeal cancer, which occurs in
the back of the nasopharynx, in the upper part of
the throat behind the nose 3. Hypopharyngeal
cancer, which occurs in the hypopharynx, the
lower part of the throat (sometimes called the
esophagus) 4. Cancer of the nasal cavity and
paranasal sinuses, which form at the back of the
nose 5. Salivary gland cancer, found in the
salivary glands near the jawbone 6. Oral cancer,
which starts in the mouth 7. Oropharyngeal
cancer, which occurs in the back of the
oropharynx, in the back of the pharynx 8. Tonsil
cancer
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HEAD NECK CANCER SYMPTOMS
The symptoms of head and neck cancer depend on
where the cancer occurs and how it spreads. For
example, a tumor in the throat or pharynx may
appear as a lump in the throat. Cancer cells in
the mouth may cause mouth ulcers or swelling of
the jaw. Some common symptoms of head neck
cancer include 1. A lump in the nose, neck, or
throat, with or without pain 2. Persistent sore
throat 3.Dysphagia (dysphagia) 4. Unexplainable
weight loss 5. Cough often 6. Voice changes or
hoarseness 7. Earache or hearing impairment 8.
Headache 9. Red or white patches in the mouth 10.
Unexplained bad breath
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DIAGNOSE HEAD NECK CANCER
1.CTCA cancer experts use the following tools
and procedures to diagnose head and neck
cancer 2.Indirect laryngoscopy and
laryngoscopy 3.Endoscopy 4.Endoscopy 5.X-ray 6.Bar
ium swallow, also known as the upper Gi
series 7.CT scan 8.NMR 9.PET scan
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HEAD NECK CANCER TREATMENT
Treatment options for this type of cancer patient
may include Head and Neck Surgery Immunotherapy
Targeted therapyChemotherapy Radiation Therapy
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Associate Director Max Super Specialty Hospital,
Saket, New Delhi Oncology/Radiation Oncology
91-8860102093
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