Cancer that forms in tissues of the pharynx (the hollow tube inside the neck that starts behind the nose and ends at the top of the trachea and esophagus). Throat cancer includes cancer of the nasopharynx (the upper throat behind the nose), oropharynx (the middle part of the pharynx), and hypopharynx (the bottom of the throat). Cancer of the larynx (voice box) may also be included as a type of throat cancer. Most throat cancers are squamous cell carcinomas (cancer that begins in thin, flat cells that look like scales of fish). Also called pharyngeal cancer.
What causes throat cancer?
Smoking
excessive alcohol consumption.
inhalation of coal, asbestos or diesel fumes.
Poor oral hygiene.
excessive consumption of salted meat.
abnormal tissue growth.
Signs and symptoms
An early indication of oral and throat cancer is one or more changes in the shape of the soft tissues of the mouth usually look or feel. Signs and symptoms may include:
A mouth sore that does not heal or increases in size
persistent pain in the mouth
lumps or white, red or dark patches inside your mouth
thickening of the cheek
difficulty chewing or swallowing or moving the tongue
Difficulty moving the jaw or swelling or pain in the jaw
Sore throat or feeling that something is caught in the throat
pain around the teeth, or loosening of teeth
numbness of the tongue or elsewhere in the mouth
change in his voice
A lump in the neck
Bad Breath
When should I call my doctor?
Call your doctor if:
chest colds lasting more than two weeks.
hoarseness He finds inexplicable.
His voice becomes harsh.
lymph nodes on the neck.
blood is detected in saliva and nasal secretions.
HPV infection with throat cancer
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center have conclusive evidence that human papilloma virus - causes some throat cancers in men and women. Report of the May 10 edition of the New England Journal of Medicine, the researchers found that oral HPV infection is a risk factor for the disease, regardless of snuff and alcohol, and having multiple oral sex partners tops the list sexual practices that increase the risk for HPV-related cancer. Study author and cancer virus
Honey can reduce inflammation in cancer patients
London, July 8 - A special type of indigenous honey available in New Zealand has special anti-infection properties that may help reduce inflammation in patients with cancer, for example healing powers of honey scientists.Manuka have been known for centuries. It has been used as medicine since the ancient Egyptians, who regarded it as a cure all.
Conventional treatment of throat cancer
Treatment options used to treat his throat cancer depend on a number of factors including disease stage, age and general health status and other factors. Surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy are the three common forms of treatment often used to treat cancer. For more information on these and other conventional treatments for throat cancer at CTCA we offer, visit our conventional treatment options.
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they have a series of test that are given to detect cancer. first may i suggest that you see another dr. and tell them of your concerns that it might be cancer. they do ct scans, mri’s, bone scans, pet scans and also you blood count can be checked to see if your levels are normal. good luck and i hope that everything is ok.
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