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Understanding Head and Neck Cancers A comprehensive guide to types, symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment options, and prevention strategies for head and neck cancers. Medical Oncology Updated: June 2023 Read time: 8-10 minutes What Are Head and Neck Cancers? Image showing common sites: oral cavity, throat, voice box, salivary glands Common sites for head and neck cancers include the mouth, throat, voice box, and salivary glands. ...

  Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma: The Silent Cancer That Rules Southern China A blocked ear. A bit of blood in the saliva. A painless neck lump. Most people ignore these — until the cancer is already advanced. l What Is Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma? Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a cancer hidden in the nasopharynx — the space behind your nose and above the back of your throat. Globally rare, it is the most common head-and-neck cancer in Southern China, Southeast Asia, and Inuit populations. In parts of Guangdong, incidence tops 30 per 100,000 — over 50× higher than in the West. The Deadly Trio That Causes It Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) → present in nearly 100% of cases in endemic areas Genetic susceptibility (specific HLA types + family history) Childhood consumption of salted fish and preserved foods (loaded with nitrosamines) Kids in Southern China who ate salted fish weekly had up to 30× higher risk of NPC as adults. ...

Understanding Throat Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, Early Detection, and Hope In recent years, we’ve seen high-profile cases of throat cancer – from celebrities like Michael Douglas to everyday people in our communities. Throat cancer (also called laryngeal or pharyngeal cancer) is a serious but increasingly treatable disease when caught early . This post gives you clear, up-to-date, and compassionate information about what throat cancer really is and what you can do about it. What Exactly is Throat Cancer? The throat consists of the pharynx and larynx (voice box). Cancer can develop in any of these areas. Throat cancer refers to malignant tumors that develop in the tissues of the throat (pharynx), voice box (larynx), or tonsils. The two main types are: Squamous cell carcinoma – the most common (95% of cases) Adenocarcinoma – much rarer Major Risk Factors ⚠️ Smoking + heavy alcohol can increase risk up to 100 times . The #1 cause in non-smokers toda...