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 […]

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 […]

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 ⬇️