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, […]

HPV IN HEAD AND NECK CANCER

HPV IN HEAD AND NECK CANCER HPV (Human Papillomavirus) causes a rapidly rising number of head and neck cancers, specifically oropharyngeal cancer (back of the throat, base of tongue, tonsils). Unlike tobacco-related cancers, HPV-positive patients are often younger and have better treatment prognoses. Read and share ⬇️

MYXOMAS IN THE HEAD AND NECK

Myxomas in the head and neck are rare, slow-growing, benign mesenchymal neoplasms, often arising in the facial bones (mandible/maxilla) or soft tissues, frequently in adults aged 20-40. Listen the reel and share ⬇️

LINDA RATHBUN’S STORY

“I had always been able to handle the physical demands of my jobs and hobbies, but over the years, I started to experience some annoying symptoms: coughing, acid reflux, and weird sensations in my throat. I saw many doctors to try to get my symptoms under control and figure out what was causing them. I […]

MRNA CANCER VACCINES

Personalised mRNA cancer vaccines are still in development. They are designed to teach and activate the body’s immune system to recognise, hunt down and attack cancer cells.  Cancer vaccines are a class of immunotherapy that is still in development. No cancer vaccines are currently licenced for use in standard cancer care – patients can only access […]

ROBOTIC SURGERY FOR HEAD AND NECK CANCER

The da Vinci Surgical System is a robotic surgical platform that uses a minimally invasive surgical approach and is manufactured by Intuitive Surgical. The system is used for surgical procedures including prostatectomies, cardiac valve repair and renal and gynecologic interventions. Robotic surgery can be used as part of minimally invasive surgery in the head and […]