If detected early, head and neck cancers are curable. Fortunately, the majority of them cause early symptoms. You should be aware of the potential warning signs so that you can notify your doctor as soon as possible. Early detection is critical for the successful treatment of head and neck cancer. Knowing and recognising its warning signs can help you save your life.
Long-term exposure to specific risk factors, such as tobacco use (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, or snuff), excessive alcohol abuse, or HPV exposure, causes head and neck cancers. Prolonged sun exposure can cause lip cancer, which is also a major cause of skin cancer.
Treatment options are determined by a number of factors, including the stage of disease, the type and location of the tumour, and the patient’s overall health. Cancer treatment options are best discussed in a multidisciplinary setting with the surgeon, radiation oncologist, oncologist, pathologist, radiologist, speech and swallowing experts, and the patient and caregivers.
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