WARNING 8 SIGNS OF TONSIL CANCER

WARNING 8 SIGNS OF TONSIL CANCER Don’t Ignore the Signals! Signs and symptoms of tonsil cancer include: Bad breath (halitosis) Sore throat that won’t go away Blood in your saliva Difficulty swallowing, speaking or chewing Ear pain Mouth pain Sores in the back of your mouth that don’t heal Swollen lymph nodes in your neck […]

WARNING 5 SIGNS OF ESOPHAGEAL CANCER

WARNING 5 SIGNS OF ESOPHAGEAL CANCER Esophageal cancer may not cause symptoms early on. Symptoms of esophageal cancer usually happen when the disease is advanced. Don’t Ignore the Signals! Signs and symptoms of esophageal cancer include: Difficulty swallowing. Chest pain, pressure or burning. Coughing or hoarseness. Weight loss without trying. Worsening indigestion or heartburn. Early […]

WARNING 10 SIGNS OF SOFT PALATE CANCER

WARNING 10 SIGNS OF SOFT PALATE CANCER Don’t Ignore the Signals! Signs and symptoms of soft palate cancer can include the following: Bleeding in the mouth Difficulty swallowing. Difficulty speaking Bad breath Mouth pain Sores in the mouth that won’t heal Loose teeth Weight loss Ear pain Swelling in the neck that may hurt Early […]

WARNING 7 SIGNS OF VOCAL CORDS CANCER

WARNING 7 SIGNS OF VOCAL CORDS CANCER Don’t Ignore the Signals! •Voice change •Chronic sore throat, sometimes with ear pain •Trouble swallowing with associated weight loss •Trouble breathing •Sensation of something stuck in the throat •The appearance of one or more lumps that can be felt in the neck •Coughing up of blood Early detection […]

WARNING 3 SIGNS OF LIP CANCER

WARNING 3 SIGNS OF LIP CANCER Don’t Ignore the Signals! A flat or slightly raised whitish discoloration of the lip A sore on your lip that won’t heal Tingling, pain or numbness of the lips or the skin around the mouth Early detection saves lives! If you or someone you know is experiencing these symptoms, […]

9 IN 10 HEAD AND NECK CANCER PATIENTS ARE SMOKERS

9 IN 10 HEAD AND NECK CANCER PATIENTS ARE SMOKERS Eighty-five percent of head and neck cancer patients are associated with smoking. The risk of developing cancer increases by 15 to 20 times when smoking is combined with alcohol consumption. Gender-wise, men are reported to be more vulnerable to head and neck cancer than women. […]

WARNING 7 SIGNS OF TONGUE CANCER

WARNING 7 SIGNS OF TONGUE CANCER Don’t Ignore the Signals! A red or white patch on the tongue or lining of the mouth A sore throat that doesn’t go away A feeling that something is caught in the throat Numbness of the mouth or tongue Difficulty or pain with chewing, swallowing, or moving the jaws […]

WARNING 7 SIGNS OF MOUTH CANCER

WARNING 7 SIGNS OF MOUTH CANCER Don’t Ignore the Signals! A lip or mouth sore that won’t heal A white or reddish patch on the inside of the mouth Loose teeth A growth or lump inside the mouth Mouth pain Ear pain Difficult or painful swallowing Early detection saves lives! If you or someone you […]

WARNING 8 SIGNS OF THROAT CANCER

WARNING 8 SIGNS OF THROAT CANCER Don’t Ignore the Signals! Sore throat Changes in voice Swelling/lump in the neck A persistent cough Difficulty swallowing The sensation of a lump in the throat Ear pain Unexplained weight loss Early detection saves lives! If you or someone you know is experiencing these symptoms, consult with a specialists […]

ORAL SEX IS NOW THE LEADING RISK FACTOR FOR THROAT CANCER

ORAL SEX IS NOW THE LEADING RISK FACTOR FOR THROAT CANCER Oral sex is the leading “risk factor” for oropharyngeal cancer, a specific kind of throat cancer that affects the tonsils and back of the throat, according to British expert Dr. Hisham Menanna. While throat cancer is often considered to be a consequence of smoking, […]