HEAD AND NECK CANCER
Head and neck cancer is the seventh most common cancer worldwide, representing about 4.5% of all cancer diagnoses. Despite treatment advances, many patients, especially those with recurrent or metastatic disease, face poor long-term outcomes and significant symptom and treatment burdens that can impact basic life functions such as speech, swallowing, and taste, and cause fatigue and pain. “Worldwide, head […]
TYPES OF HEAD AND NECK CANCERS
VAPING IS NOT HARMLESS
Could you imagine your lungs looking like these rotten fruits after vaping? The Government of Rio de Janeiro’s anti-vaping campaign flips the sweet, fruity appeal of e-cigarettes into bold visuals. Decaying strawberries, mangoes, and pears are shaped like lungs and paired with hard-hitting disease warnings, turning what seems harmless into a serious alert about the […]
OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES TO CARCINOGENS IN HEAD AND NECK CANCER
Carcinogens such as asbestos, wood dust, formaldehyde, pesticides, and heavy metals (nickel, chromium) significantly increase the risk of head and neck cancers (HNC), particularly in construction, agriculture, and manufacturing sectors. Read and share ⬇️
NEWLY APPROVED HEAD AND NECK CANCER TREATMENT IMPROVES CARE FOR FIRST TIME IN MORE THAN 20 YEARS
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended an immunotherapy to treat advanced head and neck cancer for use on the NHS in England. In final draft guidance, published on 24 March 2026, NICE approved pembrolizumab (Keytruda; MSD), an IV infusion for patients with resectable locally advanced head and neck squamous cell […]
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BENIGN VS MALIGNANT TUMORS
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BENIGN VS MALIGNANT TUMORS Video source: thebrainmaze
EPSTEIN – BARR VIRUS IN HEAD AND NECK CANCER
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a major cause of nasopharyngeal cancer (a type of head and neck cancer) and is associated with some lymphomas. The virus, which causes mono, can persist in the body and trigger genetic instability in cells, leading to tumor growth. Read and share ⬇️
5 FOODS MAY RAISE THE RISK OF ORAL CANCER
5 FOODS MAY RAISE THE RISK OF ORAL CANCER 1. Processed meats 2. Red meats 3. Alcohol 4. Sugar-sweetened beverages 5. Fried foods These 5 foods may increase cancer risk. Oral and oropharyngeal cancers are the sixth most common cancers in the U.S., with tobacco use, heavy alcohol consumption and HPV infection among the most […]
TOBACCO AND ALCOHOL IN HEAD AND NECK CANCER
Tobacco and alcohol are the primary causes of head and neck cancer (HNC), responsible for approximately 75% of cases. They act synergistically, with combined use drastically increasing the risk more than either habit alone. Together, they cause chronic inflammation, damage cell DNA, and increase susceptibility to carcinogens. Read and share ⬇️
WHO IS MORE LIKELY TO GET LARYNGEAL CANCER?
It’s not always clear what causes laryngeal cancer. Anyone can get laryngeal cancer, but you might be more at risk if you: * are over the age of 40 * are a man, especially if you are Black * have a brother, sister, parent or child who has had laryngeal cancer * have certain conditions, […]