Definition:
Head and neck cancer is a collective term used to describe cancers that form in the aerodigestive area, in organs such as the mouth, nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, larynx, pharynx and lip. These cancers can affect the lymph nodes when not treated early.
Diagnosis:
The cancers can be diagnosed by ECG, X-rays and medical examinations on the neck.
Treatment:
Treatment can be done surgery followed by radiotherapy.
Symptoms and Signs:
The usual symptoms of these cancers include weight loss, mass growing in the affected parts, and unusual profuse bleeding.
Causes:
These cancers are squamous cell carcinomas that originate from the mucosal lining of the neck they can as well be aggravated by alcohol and substance abuse, as well as strains of HPV.
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