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Head and Neck Cancer
Cancer that develops in the throat, mouth, salivary glands, nose or other areas of the head and neck is defined as head and neck cancer. Most of the cancers are a type called squamous cell carcinoma and begin in the lining of the throat, mouth, and nose. And others may develop in the salivary gland and skin of the head and neck area. Are you searching for the best ENT hospital in Gurgaon for head and neck cancer? You can visit Mayom Hospital in Gurgaon.
Types of head and neck cancer :
Laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancer
Nasal cavity and paranasal sinus cancer
Nasopharyngeal cancer
Oral and oropharyngeal cancer
Salivary gland cancer
Symptoms of head and neck cancer:
Difficulty in swallowing, chewing
Persistent sore throat
Red and white patches in the mouth
Lump and bump in the neck or head area with or without pain
Persistent bad mouth odor
Voice change
Weakness or numbness
Fatigue
Unexplained body loss
Loosening of teeth
Causes of head and neck cancer :
Drinking alcohol
Using tobacco such as cigarettes, pipes, chewing tobacco, and cigars
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
How head and neck cancer diagnosed :
Physical examination/blood and urine tests
Endoscopy
Biopsy
Molecular testing of the tumor
X-ray/barium swallow
Panoramic radiograph
Ultrasound
Computed tomography (CT) scan
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Bone scan
Positron emission tomography (PET) scan
After the tests are done, your doctor will tell you about all the results with you. If cancer is diagnosed, the doctor describes you about the treatment. In most of the cases, only by doing the biopsy, the doctor gets to know if an area of the body has cancer or not.
Treatment of head and neck cancer :
Surgery
Radiation therapy
Chemotherapy
Targeted therapy
Immunotherapy
Management of head and neck cancer often need a team of doctors and other medical professionals, including nutritionists/dieticians and speech-language pathologists.
For more information, you can visit Mayom Hospital, the best hospital in Gurgaon and consult Dr. Manish Prakash, the ENT specialist in Gurgaon.