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Head and Neck Cancer

Head & Neck Cancer

Advanced, compassionate care to detect Head and Neck cancer early and provide personalized treatment plans

Head & Neck Cancer

Head and neck cancers arise in areas like the lips, mouth, tongue, throat, voice box, and food pipe. These cancers may affect speaking, breathing, or swallowing. They often start as small sores or lumps that don’t heal. Early detection is very important because it makes treatment more successful and less complicated.

Risk Factors

  • Tobacco use
  • Alcohol consumption
  • Viral infections
  • Poor oral hygiene
  • Family History
  • Environmental Exposure

Warning Signs

Mouth sore not healing
Voice Changes
Difficulty Swallowing
Lumps or swelling
Frequent nosebleeds or ear pain

Diagnosis

Physical exam
Endoscopy
Biopsy
MRI or CT scan
PET scan

Prevention & Screening

Quit tobacco

Stopping smoking and chewing reduces risk greatly.

Limit Alcohol

Drinking less protects mouth and throat.

Regular dental checkups

Early signs found by dentist quickly.

Get HPV vaccination

Protects against virus-linked throat cancers.

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Treatment Options

Every patient receives a multidisciplinary plan designed by our breast/oncology surgeons, medical oncologists, and radiation specialists
Surgery
Radiation Therapy
Chemotherapy
Combined therapy
Palliative care
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Subsites of Head and Neck Cancers

Head and neck cancers can arise from different subsites, each with unique functions and risks. These include the lips, oral cavity, palate, oropharynx, nasopharynx, larynx, and hypopharynx. Understanding these regions helps in early detection, accurate diagnosis, and treatment planning for better patient outcomes.
Lips

Often exposed to sun, prone to squamous cell carcinoma.

Oral Cavity

Includes gums, buccal mucosa, and tongue; tobacco-related cancers common.

Palate (Hard & Soft)

Site for ulcers or lesions affecting speech and swallowing.

Oropharynx

Base of tongue and tonsils; HPV-related cancers often seen.

Nasopharynx

Located behind nose; linked with viral infections and environment.

Larynx

Voice box including vocal cords; smoking-related cancers most frequent.

Hypopharynx

Behind larynx, continues as oesophagus; aggressive cancers often detected late.

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