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. Listen 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 […]

ORAL CANCER RISK FACTORS

ORAL CANCER RISK FACTORS The major risk factors for oral cancer include tobacco use, alcohol consumption, HPV infection, and prolonged sun exposure. 1. Tobacco Use: Smoking tobacco, chewing tobacco, or using smokeless tobacco (like snuff and betel quid) significantly increases the risk of oral cancer. The risk increases with the amount and duration of tobacco […]

HEAD AND NECK CANCER

HEAD AND NECK CANCER Head and neck cancers are among the most complex and diverse tumors, ranking as the seventh most common cancer worldwide. The management of this heterogeneous group of cancer is complex and difficult. These are malignant tumors of the head and neck, mostly represented by: squamous-cell carcinomas (epidermoid carcinomas), adenocarcinomas, sarcomas and […]

A COMPLEX AND DIFFICULT DIAGNOSIS

A COMPLEX AND DIFFICULT DIAGNOSIS Do you want to know more about this #cancer, which records 550,000 new cases, every year in the world? Read and Share!