What is Head and Neck Cancer?

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10 ай бұрын

MEDICAL ANIMATION TRANSCRIPT: You or someone you care about may have been diagnosed with head and neck cancer. This video will help you understand more about this type of cancer and how it affects the body. Cancer of the head and neck may develop in certain areas such as your sinuses, which are hollow spaces in the bones of your head around your nose, your nasal cavity, your mouth, also known as your oral cavity, your throat, also known as your pharynx, your voice box, also known as your larynx, and your salivary glands, which are organs that help you digest food. The cells lining most of these structures are called squamous cells. The most common type of head and neck cancer, called squamous cell carcinoma, begins in these cells. Here, normal cells change into abnormal cells called cancer cells. Over time, these cells can grow out of control and form a cluster called a tumor. These tumors can grow and spread, destroying healthy tissue. Symptoms for head and neck cancer vary depending on the location of the cancer. In general, symptoms may include a sore that doesn't heal, a lump that doesn't go away, a sore throat that doesn't go away, pain or trouble swallowing, ear pain, hoarseness or a change in your voice, and trouble breathing. Other health problems may cause these symptoms. It's important to see your doctor to be sure. If you have head and neck cancer, your doctor will try to find out the extent of the disease, and if it has spread. This is called staging. The stages of cancer range from zero to four. A lower stage means less cancer growth. A higher stage means more cancer growth. The two main risk factors for head and neck cancer are alcohol and tobacco use, including smokeless tobacco. Other risk factors include infection with certain viruses such as human papillomavirus or Epstein-Barr virus, exposure to certain workplace substances and past radiation therapy of the head and neck. If you are dealing with a diagnosis of head and neck cancer, continue to talk to your doctor and your cancer care team.
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@dailydoseofmedicinee 10 ай бұрын

A persistent sore throat. Frequent headaches. Hoarseness or voice changes. Pain when you chew or swallow. Pain in your upper teeth. Facial numbness or pain.

@waelfadlallah8939 10 ай бұрын

👍

@Asuka283 10 ай бұрын

As a university student your video help me a lot, thank you so much for your great effort, greetings from Pakistan 💖🇵🇰

@muzammiljp 10 ай бұрын

You made tremendous intimation.. ... love to watch and enjoy the accent. 🇵🇰

@gabriellalaplace 10 ай бұрын

Cool. Thanks

@rupanbanik2910 10 ай бұрын

Amazing

@edsonbalbino9674 10 ай бұрын

Assistindo no Brasil! Poderia publicar por favor cirurgia de hemorróidas? Não sei se já publicou se já, responda esse comentário com o link do vídeo Obrigado!